Children & Young People’s Outreach Counsellor/Play Therapist - Northumberland at Acorns
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full or Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Flexible
Salary: £25,750 to 27,295 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Northumberland
Role description: Project Support
- Location: Locations throughout Northumberland – with access to our office in North Shields
- Responsible to: Recovery Team Co-ordinator
- Hours: Up to 37 hours per week - negotiable
- Salary: £25,750 - £27,295 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse? Do you want to make a real difference through therapeutic support in a trauma-informed, child-centred environment? Join Acorns as a Children’s Outreach Counsellor/Play Therapist.
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified and empathetic counsellor or play therapist to deliver flexible, outreach-based support to children and young people across Northumberland. You’ll provide one-to-one counselling, group work, and emotional support, empowering children to overcome trauma and build resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver therapeutic interventions in schools, children’s centres, and community settings.
- Develop personalised support plans and carry out risk assessments.
- Work collaboratively with professionals from social care, health, and education.
- Promote the safeguarding, wellbeing, and rights of children and young people.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- A diploma in counselling or play therapy (or equivalent)
- Registration with a professional body (e.g. BACP, PTUK)
- Experience supporting children and families affected by trauma
- Strong understanding of child protection and confidentiality
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Knowledge of child development and domestic abuse, experience in multi-agency working and skills in group work and analytical report writing are desirable, but not essential.
To download the full job and person spec, advert, and candidate pack, visit https://www.acornsproject.org.uk/vacancies/
Call us on 0191 349 8366 or email admin@acornsproject.org.uk if you have any queries, or for more information.
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