Counsellor on Placement Derbyshire

TN United Kingdom; Castle Donington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join as Counsellors on Placement. This role offers the opportunity to provide vital emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people in schools, contributing to their mental health and well-being. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization encourages applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities. Successful candidates will benefit from comprehensive training and supervision, making this position a rewarding step in their professional development. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals.

Benefits

Tailored Training

Clinical Supervision

Professional Development Workshops

Accreditation Hours

Qualifications

• Qualified or studying towards a Diploma in Counselling or relevant degree.
• Experience in providing emotional support to children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-18.
• Conduct one-to-one counselling sessions in schools.

Skills

Counselling Skills

Emotional Support

Therapeutic Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above)

Degree in Counselling Psychology or Psychotherapy

Job description

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Counsellor on Placement Derbyshire, Castle Donington

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Client:

Place2Be

Location:

Castle Donington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About The Role

Please review the Placement Map link below before applying, which shows all placement locations available for Midlands including the location for this vacancy. Please ensure 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. Note that this is not an indication of spaces, we try our best to accommodate your chosen schools.

Placement Map

Counsellors on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organization that follows the BACP ethical framework, counsellors are dedicated to improving mental health and well-being.

• Place2Be offers high support through supervision, tailored training, and a recognized clinical placement.
• An induction program and daily clinical supervision are provided.
• Availability of at least one day per week for one-to-one counselling with up to 3 children.
• Placements are term-time only, lasting one academic year, with opportunities for extension.
• Optional workshops for professional development are available.
• Sessions count towards accreditation hours recognized by BACP and UKCP.
• Many staff started as placement counsellors, making it a good career step.
• Positions are available in primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Counting your hours

All clinical hours can contribute to accreditation. Check with your course tutor if child hours are accepted for your course. If not, you may apply as a second placement.

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. We are also interested in attracting male candidates to reflect community diversity. Successful applicants will need an Enhanced DBS/PVG disclosure.

Training

Mandatory training includes:

• Safeguarding Induction (1 day, in person) - 19th October
• Placement Introductory Workshop (2 days, in person) - 7th and 8th October

About You

You should be a qualified or studying towards qualifications such as:

• Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above), or a Certificate Course in Counselling of 9-12 months if in the first year.
• Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapy, with relevant experience if in the first year.

We welcome applications from suitable candidates eager to work in this rewarding environment.