Counsellor on Placement Glasgow & Renfrewshire

Place2Be; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Place2Be seeks Counsellors on Placement in Scotland to provide emotional support to children aged 4-18. This role involves one-to-one counselling and gaining clinical hours towards accreditation. Opportunities for training and professional development are available to support your growth in this rewarding field.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Tailored training workshops

Contribution to professional accreditation

Opportunities for extension

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist.
• Studying towards a qualification at specified levels.
• Relevant experience if in your first year.

Responsibilities

• Work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.
• Participate in mandatory training and clinical supervision.
• Contribute hours towards professional accreditation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Therapeutic Skills

Education

Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above)

Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling

Job description

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Counsellor on Placement Glasgow & Renfrewshire, Scotland West

Client:

Place2Be

Location:

Scotland West, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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About The Role

Place2Be provides emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in partner schools. Counsellors working within the organisation adhere to the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, dedicated to improving mental health and well-being.

• We support counsellors on placement with regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognised clinical placement.
• Comprehensive induction and daily clinical supervision are provided.
• Availability for at least one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.
• Placements are term-time only, lasting one academic year, with opportunities for extension.
• Participants can attend up to six optional workshops per year, recognised as CPD time.
• Sessions with children count as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, recognised by BACP and UKCP.
• Many clinical staff started as Counsellors on Placement, making it a valuable stepping stone into a career with Place2Be.
• Openings are available in primary and secondary school projects nationwide.

Counting your hours

Clinical hours gained can contribute to accreditation with bodies like BACP and UKCP. Check with your course tutor if child hours are accepted for your course. If not, you may apply for a second placement for experience.

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and male candidates to reflect community diversity. Successful applicants will require an Enhanced DBS/PVG disclosure.

Training availability

Mandatory training includes:

• Safeguarding Induction (1 day): 28th September, 27th October
• Placement Introductory Workshop (2 days): 7-8 October, 2-3 December, 13-14 January, 9-10 March

About You

You should be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, or studying towards such a qualification at the following levels:

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

We welcome applications from suitable counsellors on placement who are eager to work in this rewarding environment.