Children's Counsellor/Play Therapist (Maternity Cover) at Acorns

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full or Part time

Application deadline: Friday, June 27, 2025 - 17:00

Based: North Tyneside

Salary: £25,750 to 27,295 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

• Location: 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 Counsellor/Play Therapist.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and empathetic counsellor or play therapist to deliver flexible support to children and young people at our therapy centre in North Shields. You’ll provide one-to-one counselling 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

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.