School Counsellor / Play Therapist

Homeless Link; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision access

BACP membership costs covered

Supervision costs covered

Job summary

GIPSIL in Leeds is seeking an experienced Counsellor or Play Therapist who shares our values of compassion, courage and collaboration to deliver school-based counselling for children and young people aged 4-16.

The role involves one-to-one work in schools, developing creative approaches, maintaining records and contributing to multi-agency work, with regular supervision and access to CPD.

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 commitment to working in a 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 referral systems and relationships with school staff, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Respond promptly to new referrals, providing an accessible service to meet needs of children and young people.
• Manage own caseload, maintain records and meet reporting requirements.
• Use data collection tools to record, monitor and evaluate projects regularly.
• Participate in multi-agency working as appropriate.

Skills

Counselling/Play Therapy

Creativity in therapy

Team collaboration

School-based counselling

Education

Diploma level counselling/play therapy qualification

Job description

The Role

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 clinical supervision and Reflective Practice sessions
• We cover BACP membership costs and Clinical Supervision costs

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12:00 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 2nd October 2026

Interviews: Monday 12th October 2026

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