Counsellor on Placement Dundee

Harmonia Careers; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's mental health charity is seeking Counselling Placements to provide emotional and therapeutic support in partner schools. Applicants must be qualified or studying towards counselling qualifications. Opportunities for professional development and clinical hours accumulation are available.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified Counsellor or studying towards Level 4 or above.
• Relevant experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-18.
• Attend regular supervision and training workshops.
• Offer one-to-one counselling to up to 3 children weekly.

Skills

Emotional Support

Therapeutic Support

Education

Degree in Counselling

MSc in Counselling

MA in Counselling

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 will 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 registered on the Update Service.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools.
• Work in accordance with the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Attend regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and participate in clinical supervision at the end of each day.
• Be available for a minimum of one day per week to offer one-to-one counselling to up to 3 children.
• Participate in term-time placements for one academic year, with opportunities for extension.
• Attend optional workshops recognized as continuing professional development.
• Accumulate clinical hours towards professional accreditation, recognized by BACP and UKCP.

Minimum Requirements

• Be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or studying towards these professions at Level 4 or above, or hold a Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy with relevant experience working with children.

Additional Information

All clinical hours can contribute towards accreditation. Please verify 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 is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all communities, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and male candidates to reflect community diversity.

About Us

Place2Be is a leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and professional development across 500 UK schools, supporting around 243,000 children and young people.

Our services include counselling, creative work, and play to build resilience and support early intervention within the CAMHS framework.

We train approximately 1,200 Counsellors on Placement annually, offering professional development and opportunities for career progression.

Our Values

We operate based on Compassion, Integrity, Perseverance, and Creativity, aiming to support vulnerable children and families effectively.

Apply

To apply, please follow the link on our website to view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification.