Counsellor on Placement Morley

Place2Be; Hensall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Place2Be is looking for qualified Counsellors or Therapists to provide emotional support to children aged 4-18 in partner schools. This role offers a chance to gain clinical hours towards professional accreditation while working part-time during term time. Candidates will benefit from comprehensive training and support within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Clinical supervision and regular workshops

Opportunity to gain accreditation hours

Experience valuable for future employment with Place2Be

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist.
• Studying towards relevant qualifications with practical experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counselling for up to three children.
• Engage in regular supervision and professional development workshops.

Skills

Emotional Support

Therapeutic Techniques

Education

Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above)

Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapy

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About The Role

Please review the Placement Map link below before applying, which shows all of the schools where we currently conduct placements. Ensure you can travel to at least one or more schools from this map, as you will need to mention the schools in your application. Note that this does not guarantee placement in those schools; we will try our best to accommodate your preferences.

Placement Map

Please ensure you only apply for one vacancy. This is your location preference, which can be changed later.

• Place2Be provides emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in partner schools. We adhere to the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and our counsellors are dedicated to improving mental health and well-being.
• We offer high support through regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognized clinical placement.
• We provide a comprehensive induction and daily clinical supervision.
• You need to be available for at least one half-day per week to work therapeutically with up to three children, offering one-to-one counselling.
• Placements are term-time only, lasting one academic year, with opportunities to extend beyond a year.
• You can attend up to six optional workshops per year, recognized as continuing professional development.
• Sessions with children count as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, recognized by BACP and UKCP.
• Placement experience is a valuable stepping stone into a career with Place2Be; over two-thirds of our clinical staff were once placement counsellors.
• We have positions available in primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Counting your hours

All clinical hours gained can be used towards accreditation with bodies like BACP and UKCP. If you need hours for your course, check with your tutor whether child hours are accepted. If not, you can apply for a second placement to gain experience working with children and young people.

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. We are also particularly interested in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of our partner schools and communities. Successful applicants will be asked to undergo 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 at the following levels:

• Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). First-year students should have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or equivalent (9-12 months).
• Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapy. First-year students should have relevant experience working directly with children.

We are always seeking suitable placement counsellors. If you believe you can thrive in this challenging yet rewarding environment, please apply.