Counsellor on Placement West Midlands

Place2Be; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Place2Be is looking for a Counsellor on Placement to provide emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-18 in partner schools across Birmingham. This role allows you to gain practical experience and contribute positively to children's mental health. Successful candidates will benefit from supervision and training tailored to enhance their professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Regular supervision and tailored training workshops

Recognized clinical placement

Opportunities for extension

Up to six optional CPD workshops per year

Qualifications

• Qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, or studying towards it.
• First-year students should have relevant experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-18 in schools.
• Work therapeutically with up to three children per session.

Education

Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above)

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

Job description

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Counsellor on Placement West Midlands, Birmingham

Client: Place2Be

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0c23de7b7e21

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

About The Role

Please review the Placement Map below before applying, which shows all placement locations available for Midlands including the location for this vacancy. Ensure you can travel to at least one or more schools from this map. You will be asked to mention the schools in your application. Note: This does not guarantee placement spaces, but we will try to accommodate your preferences.

As a Counsellor on Placement at Place2Be, you will provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in partner schools. We adhere to the BACP ethical framework, and our counsellors are dedicated to improving mental health and well-being.

• We offer regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a recognized clinical placement.
• Comprehensive induction and daily clinical supervision are provided.
• You need to be available for at least one 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 for extension.
• You can attend up to six optional workshops per year, recognized for CPD.
• Sessions count as clinical hours towards professional accreditation with bodies like BACP and UKCP.
• This experience is a valuable stepping stone into a career with Place2Be; over two-thirds of our clinical staff started as Counsellors on Placement.
• Positions are available in primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Counting your hours

All clinical hours earned on placement can contribute towards accreditation, but please check with your course tutor if child hours are accepted for your specific course. If not, you may consider applying for a second placement for experience with children.

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. We are also interested in increasing male representation to reflect community diversity. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.

Note: Please apply for only one vacancy; location preference can be changed later.

About You

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

• Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). First-year students should have completed a full academic year Certificate Course 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 welcome applications from suitable candidates who believe they can thrive in this challenging and rewarding environment.