Place2Be Counsellor - Francis Barber People Referral Unit

Harmonia Careers; London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Place2Be Counsellor to provide mental health support to children and young people in a referral unit. The role involves therapeutic work, assessments, and supporting staff. With a focus on trauma-informed approaches, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on young lives.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Comprehensive learning and development

5% contributory pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme

Mobile phone discounts

Wellbeing days

Christmas holidays closure

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Skills in trauma-informed approaches and risk management.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one therapeutic work with children.
• Conducting assessments and formulations.
• Providing staff reflective support.

Skills

trauma-informed approaches

risk management

SEMH

Job description

Place2Be Counsellor - Francis Barber People Referral Unit

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Location: London and West

Department: Learning and Practice (L&P)

Salary: £12,416 pro rata (from FTE of £31,039 p.a)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Hours: 14 hours per week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

School Website: https://fb-pru.wandsworth.sch.uk/about/

About The Role

We believe every child should have easy access to mental health support. This role involves working in a referral unit with children and young people with complex needs. We encourage applicants with skills in trauma-informed approaches, risk management, and experience working with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health). Responsibilities include one-to-one therapeutic work, assessments, formulations, and offering staff reflective support via Place2Think sessions.

Recruitment Process

Please answer shortlisting questions using the STAR model (Situation, Task, Action, Result). The answers will be used for shortlisting. Closing date: 18 May 2025. Interview date: 22 May 2025.

Our Benefits

• Annual leave increasing with service
• Comprehensive learning and development
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme
• Mobile phone discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days
• Christmas holidays closure

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and especially encourage Black, Asian, Minority ethnic, and disabled candidates. We are a disability confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to eligible disabled applicants.

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