Job Description

Salary

30

Basis

Other

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Community

Date posted

30/10/2025

Job reference

REQ21572



Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service

38 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2AG

Closing date: 23rd November 2025.

Interview date: 2nd December 2025.

Hours: 6 sessions per week (flexible).

Contract Type: Self-Employed / Sessional.

Are you a passionate, trauma-informed Play Therapist looking to make 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.

Desirable:

Training in approaches such as DDP, Theraplay, or EMDR for children Experience in multi-agency settings Access to your own therapeutic resources or a suitable space (depending on delivery model)
Client Group: Children under 13 with experiences of abuse.

Why Work With Us?

Flexible hours that fit around your existing commitments Opportunity to work with a passionate, trauma-informed team Supportive, values-led environment


Make a genuine difference to children and families in need.

How to Apply:

Please complete the application form based on the job description and person specification which can be found on our website https://www.rothacs.org.uk/support-us/vacancies/ and send to recruitment@rothacs.org.uk

Rothacs positively promotes diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We are committed to a fair and equitable application process. All applications will be given equal consideration, and we particularly welcome and encourage enquiries and applications from people from diverse backgrounds and communities underrepresented within our workforce.