Counsellor on Placement Boston Spa

Harmonia Careers; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's mental health charity is seeking Counsellors on Placement to provide emotional support to children in schools. This role offers valuable clinical experience and opportunities for professional development. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and be available for a minimum of one day per week. Join us in making a difference in children's mental health and well-being.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Tailored training workshops

Comprehensive induction programme

Qualifications

• Minimum one day per week working with up to 3 children.
• Clinical hours towards BACP and UKCP accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-18.
• Attend optional workshops recognized as CPD time.

Skills

Emotional Support

Therapeutic Support

Education

Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above)

Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

About The Role

Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school! Click this link to view a map of our placement schools: Placement Map.

Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.

Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.

All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is enhanced, checked for children’s and adult’s barred list, and is registered on the Update Service.

Role Description

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

We provide a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognised clinical placement. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.

You need to be available for a minimum of 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 and run for one academic year, with opportunities to extend beyond one year.

You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year, recognised as CPD time. Sessions spent with children count as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, recognised by BACP and UKCP.

Many of our clinical staff started as Counsellors on Placement, making it an excellent stepping stone into a career with Place2Be. We have placements available in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Additional Information

All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with bodies like BACP and UKCP. However, please check with your course tutor if child hours are accepted for your course before applying. If not accepted, you can still apply for a placement as 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 Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. We are also keen to attract male candidates to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

About You

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

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

We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this environment, please apply. For more details, view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website.

About Us

Place2Be is a leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and professional development to improve emotional wellbeing. We work in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting around 243,000 children and young people.

Our services include counselling, creative work, and play to build resilience early in life. We also offer professional development for school staff, fostering 'mentally healthy' schools and communities.

Our work is part of the CAMHS system, focusing on early intervention. We train around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement annually and collaborate with charities and organisations to improve outcomes for children and families.

Our Values

We operate based on four core values: Compassion, Integrity, Perseverance, and Creativity, which guide our approach to work and service delivery.

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