Counsellor / Play Therapist (Casual)

Homeless Link; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and CPD opportunities

Line management supervision

Reflective Practice sessions

Contribution towards Clinical Supervis

Job summary

GIPSIL is seeking an experienced Counsellor or Play Therapist to deliver a high quality school-based counselling service for children and young people aged 4-16. You will provide one-to-one counselling or play therapy within a school setting and collaborate closely with school staff, parents, and other professionals.

The role requires a recognised counselling or play therapy qualification (Diploma level) and post-qualification experience in schools, with a creative approach to engaging young

Qualifications

• Recognised Counselling/Play Therapy qualification (minimum Diploma level).
• Post‑qualification experience delivering Counselling or Play Therapy in schools.
• Experience using creative methods in Counselling young people.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake one to one Counselling/Play Therapy with children and young people within a school setting as directed by GIPSIL.
• Build and maintain good referral systems and working relationships with school staff, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Respond promptly to new referrals, providing an accessible service to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Manage own caseload, maintain records and meet reporting requirements as appropriate.
• Use data collection tools to record, monitor and evaluate the projects on a regular basis.
• Participate in multi-agency working as appropriate.

Skills

Counselling

Play Therapy

Creative methods

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma level in Counselling or Play Therapy

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and dedicated fully qualified Counsellor or Play Therapist who shares GIPSIL’s values of Compassion, Courage and Collaboration. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high quality Schools based Counselling service for children and young people aged 4-16.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake one to one Counselling/Play Therapy with children and young people within a school setting as directed by GIPSIL.
• To build and maintain good, effective referral systems and working relationships with school staff, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Respond promptly to new referrals, providing an accessible service to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Manage own caseload, maintaining records and meeting reporting requirements as appropriate.
• Use data collection tools (in accordance with requirements) to record, monitor and evaluate the projects on a regular basis.
• Participate in multi-agency working as appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised Counselling/Play therapy qualification (minimum Diploma level)
• Post‑qualification experience delivering Counselling or Play therapy in schools
• Experience using creative methods in Counselling young people
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to working as part of a supportive team

What We Offer

• Join an established team of Counsellors/ Play therapists
• You’ll benefit from free training and CPD opportunities
• You’ll receive regular Line Management supervision and access to Reflective Practice sessions
• We offer a contribution towards Clinical Supervision costs

Please note that GIPSIL will not accept CV’s or agencies.