Flexible Outreach Children’s Counsellor & Play Therapist

North East Ambition; North Shields; On-site; GBP 24,797 - 30,308; Full time

Job summary

North East Ambition is seeking a qualified and empathetic counsellor or play therapist to deliver flexible support to children and young people in North Tyneside. You’ll provide one-to-one counselling and emotional support, empowering children to overcome trauma and build resilience.

Based mainly at our North Shields head office and therapy centre, with outreach work in schools and community settings, the role requires a diploma in counselling or play therapy, registration with a professional

Qualifications

• Diploma in counselling or play therapy is required.
• Registration with a professional body (e.g. BACP, PTUK) is required.
• Experience supporting children and families affected by trauma is preferred.
• Strong understanding of child protection and confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions at the head office and therapy centre in North Shields, and in outreach settings in schools and community settings.
• Develop personalised support plans and carry out risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with professionals from social care, health, and education.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and rights of children and young people.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.

Skills

Counselling

Empathy

Trauma support

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in counselling or play therapy

Job description

North East Ambition is seeking a qualified and empathetic counsellor or play therapist to deliver flexible support to children and young people in North Tyneside. You’ll provide one-to-one counselling and emotional support, empowering children to overcome trauma and build resilience.

Based mainly at our North Shields head office and therapy centre, with outreach work in schools and community settings, the role requires a diploma in counselling or play therapy, registration with a professional