Counsellor on Placement Boston Spa

Place2Be; Hensall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Place2Be is looking for Counsellors on Placement to provide emotional support to children aged 4-18 in partner schools. This role offers opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the mental well-being of students. Successful applicants receive comprehensive training and supervision, fully integrating into a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Regular supervision and tailored training workshops.

Comprehensive induction program.

Clinical hours recognized towards professional accreditation.

Opportunities for ongoing placements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or studying towards Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist role.
• Relevant experience working with children preferred.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-18.
• Conduct one-to-one counselling sessions with up to 3 children.
• Attend optional workshops for professional development.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Therapeutic Techniques

Education

Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above)

Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling

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Place2Be

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Hensall, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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About The Role

Please review the Placement Map link below before applying, which shows all of the schools that we currently conduct placements in. Please ensure that you are able to travel to at least one or more schools from this map. You will be asked to mention the schools in your application. Please note this is not an indication of spaces, we will try our best to accommodate your chosen schools.

Placement Map

Please ensure you only apply for one vacancy. This is just your location preference which can be changed at a later date.

Counsellors on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organization that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organization are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.

• Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and offers a well-recognized clinical placement.
• We provide a comprehensive induction program and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.
• We need you to be available for a minimum of one half day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.
• Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.
• You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognized as continuing professional development time.
• Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognized by the BACP and UKCP.
• A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over ⅔ of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.
• We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Counting your hours

All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. However, if you need to gain clinical hours for your course, we strongly advise you to check with your course tutor whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience working with Children and Young People, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement.

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Additionally, for our clinical roles, we are particularly keen to attract male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in.

All successful applicants to clinical roles will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.

About You

You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:

• Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year, you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 - 12 months.
• Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year, you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.

We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment, please apply.