Counsellor / Play Therapist

Job title and organisation: Counsellor / Play Therapist - GIPSIL
Salary: £17.63 per hour
Hours: As required (ideally 1 day per week commitment during term time)
Contract: Casual
Location: Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 14th October 2026

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

How To Apply

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Hannah Railton via email: Hannah.railton@gipsil.org.uk.

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

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the vacancy will be closed when we receive suitable interest so apply today.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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