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ORGANISATION DETAILS
Organisation name: Women’s Aid Dundalk
JOB DETAILS
Job title: Play Therapist
Job location: Dundalk, Co. Louth
Employment type: Part Time
Hours per week: Flexible over Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Salary: On request
Brief job description
Women’s Aid Dundalk is seeking, compassionate and experienced Play Therapists to join their Child Support Services Team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people affected by domestic violence, within a supportive, trauma-informed organisation.
Working Arrangements
- Play therapy sessions can be delivered on Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday
- Time will include clinical delivery, administration and team meeting
The Role
- Deliver trauma-focused play therapy to children and young people
- Complete intake and assessments in collaboration with the Children & Youth Services Coordinator
- Maintain clear, accurate and clinical record keeping
- Work as part of a skilled, supportive multidisciplinary team
- Adhere to organisational policies and best practice standards
- Participate in team meetings, reflective practice and supervision
Essential Criteria
- Qualification and accreditation by Academy of Play & Child Psychotherapy or relevant academic qualification with APAC, IAPPC
- Minimum two years’ experience working as a Play Therapist
- Trauma focused experience required
- Knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on children and young people is desirable
Benefits
- A supportive, values-driven work environment
- Clinical supervision provided
- Ongoing in-house training and professional development
- Statutory benefits, including annual leave and sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
This post is subject to Garda Vetting.
APPLICATIONS
Please apply by Email with CV & Cover letter to adrianna@womensaiddlk.net
Closing date: Close of business on Thursday 30 April 2026.
ORGANISATION DETAILS
Organisation name: Venture Kids
JOB DETAILS
Job title: Playworkers
Job location: East Belfast
Employment type: Part-time
Hours per week: 20-25 hours per week
Salary: Starting £14.00 per hour
Brief job description:
- Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
- Assist the manager and deputy manager with planning programmes and activities.
- Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers.
- Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
- Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
- Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
- Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.
APPLICATIONS
To apply email: venturekidsbelfast@gmail.com
Closing date: 30 April 2026.
