Play Therapist (Self-Employed Sessional Worker)

Rotherham Abuse Counselling service

Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service, 38 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2AG

Salary:

£30 per session

Hours:

6 sessions of client-facing time per week (flexible scheduling)

Contract:

Self-Employed / Sessional

Deadline:

23rd November 2025

Job description:

Are you a passionate, trauma-informed Play Therapist looking tomake a meaningful impact on the lives of children?

Rothacs are delighted to have secured funding for the next three years from Children in Need for this work. We’re looking for a qualified and experienced Play Therapist to join our team on a sessional basis to support children aged 4–12 who have experienced trauma, including abuse, neglect, and loss. This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated professional who wants to work flexibly while making a real difference.

About the Role:

Provide therapeutic play sessions to children referred to the service

Work with trauma, attachment issues, and emotional regulation difficulties

Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-agency collaboration

Offer 6 sessions of client-facing time per week (flexible scheduling)

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified Play Therapist with a recognised qualification

Registered member of BACP (or equivalent body)

Experience working with children under 13, particularly those with trauma backgrounds

Excellent understanding of child development, trauma, and safeguarding

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Self-employed with appropriate insurance and ability to invoice

How to apply:

Please complete the application form based on the job descriptionand person specification (links below) and send to: recruitment@rothacs.org.uk

Job description –  https://www.rothacs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Play-Therapist-Job-Description.docx

Person Specification – https://www.rothacs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Play-Therapist-Person-Specification.docx

Application form – https://www.rothacs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rothacs-Application-Form.doc

For informal general enquiries please call 01709 835482 or email recruitment@rothacs.org.uk

Contact details:

Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service,

38 Moorgate Road,

Rotherham, S60 2AG

Telephone: 01709 835482

E Mail: info@rothacs.org.uk

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