Anchor - Child and Family Counsellor - Children and FamiliesThis is a permanent part-time opportunity working 3 days/ week (21 hours) and will be based at Uniting Counselling and Mediation in Gosford- MUST be able to work Wednesday, Thursday and FridayUniting Counselling and Mediation are seeking an Anchor Counsellor to support children and young people (0-18), and their parents' post-separation.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a new specialist Anchor counselling model, designed to recognise children as victims in their own right and provide them with longer-term, trauma-informed care.As an Anchor counsellor, you will provide individual therapy, family therapy and group-based support to children and young people.
You'll also engage with parents to help strengthen the parent-child relationship and reduce the chronic stress and trauma symptoms children are experiencing post-separation.About you in the roleHelp children and young people, and their parents navigate the challenges of parental separation and divorce through a 6 to 10 session model.Deliver long term trauma-informed therapy (up to 20 sessions) for children and young people impacted by DFV.Facilitate therapeutic group programs for children, young people, and parents.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team through regular case discussions, team meetings, and professional development.Client-facing work per day, with time dedicated to supervision, documentation, and training.Contribute to the rollout of modality-specific interventions, including trauma-focused CBT.About YouTertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or related field.Experience working therapeutically with children,



young people (0-18), and/or parents.Understanding of child protection issues and trauma-informed practice.Eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body.Even BetterExperience delivering long-term counselling or group therapy.Knowledge of and experience working in the context of DFV and high-conflict family dynamics.Training in trauma-focused approaches (e.g., CBT, play therapy).
Why Join Uniting?
At Uniting, we care for you while you care for others.Salary packaging benefits - increase your take-home pay.Wellbeing support - tools and programs to support your physical and mental health.Professional development - ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways.Inclusive and flexible workplace - we value your uniqueness and support work-life balance.Be part of a Child Secure Organisation and a team committed to confronting injustice and supporting community wellbeing.Closing date: 11:55pm, Monday 10th August ****Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.About UnitingWhen you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference.
We work across all ages and stages of life, focused on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.We're proud to be a Child Safe Organisation and an employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion, guided by our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land past, present, and emerging, honouring their connection to land, culture, and community.
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📌 Anchor - Child And Family Counsellor – Children And Families (New South Wales)
🏢 Uniting NSW & ACT
📍 New South Wales