Actionus

Cheshire

Arts Therapies jobs in Chester.

Art, music and drama therapists work across mental health, learning disability, dementia and children's services, often as the only practitioner in a team. Actionus places HCPC-registered arts therapists into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across NHS trusts, schools and independent providers.

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Hiring in Chester

What the Chester market looks like.

Chester sits close to the Welsh border and the Wirral, so candidates regularly work across English and Welsh systems from the same base. Registration and payroll differences between the two are worth checking before accepting cross-border bookings.

Major employers in Cheshire

  • —Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cheshire West and Chester Council adult social care

Also covering

Ellesmere Port · Wrexham · Runcorn · Northwich · Liverpool · Warrington

Typical settings

  • Mental health services
  • Learning disability services
  • Schools and SEND provision
  • Dementia and older adult care

Common specialities

  • Art psychotherapy
  • Music therapy
  • Dramatherapy
  • Children and young people
  • Learning disabilities
  • Dementia care

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Questions

Arts Therapies work in Chester, answered.

What arts therapies jobs are available in Chester?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent arts therapies roles across Chester and the wider Cheshire area, including mental health services, learning disability services, schools and send provision. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire arts therapists in Chester?
Major healthcare employers in and around Chester include Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire West and Chester Council adult social care, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a arts therapies professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Chester?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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