Place2Be Counsellor - Peripatetic, Journey of Hope - Wandsworth

Place2be; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner for a one-year project delivering the Journey of Hope program across schools. This role focuses on providing essential mental health support through group work for children and young people. You will engage with schools to conduct assessments, formulate interventions, and ensure clinical outcomes are evaluated. Join a community of practitioners, gain access to training, and enhance your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to mental health initiatives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Comprehensive training and development

5% contributory pension scheme

Life assurance: four times your salary

Employee assistance programme

Mobile Phone Discounts (EE)

Wellbeing days

Christmas holidays closure

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering mental health interventions for children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with schools and clinical supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver JoH group work to children across multiple schools.
• Conduct assessments and plan interventions in consultation with schools.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Group Facilitation

Assessment and Formulation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Relevant Mental Health Training

Job description

We currently have a Peripatetic Mental Health Practitioner vacancy for an exciting one-year LA-funded project delivering Journey of Hope (JoH) across multiple schools in Wandsworth.

To apply, you must be willing to undertake training in delivering JoH and reviewing interventions.

This one-year project will deliver:

1. JoH groupwork including assessment and formulation for all children in each group.
2. 6 groups per week: one each morning and afternoon, Monday to Friday (term time). Sessions: 1 hour. The remaining time is for admin.
3. Delivery method: Face-to-Face.

As a Mental Health Practitioner/Counsellor, your role will focus on providing JoH group work to primary and secondary-aged children and young people on a peripatetic basis in schools across:

• Balham and Tooting
• Putney and Roehampton

You will conduct full assessment and formulation processes for referred children and young people, working with school links to shape universal and targeted interventions in line with the Clinical Delivery Model.

You will plan and deliver group work in consultation with schools and your Line Manager/Clinical Supervisor, and discuss potential referrals with school staff, keeping your supervisor informed.

Ensure all clinical work is reviewed and outcomes evaluated in supervision to improve practice. Build positive relationships with schools and Place2Be management, actively participate in staff meetings to share best practices, and enhance clinical knowledge and skills.

As part of a community of practitioners across the UK, you'll have opportunities to share best practices, access training, and develop your career.

This role offers a meaningful career with purpose.

Recruitment Process:

Applicants will need to answer questions as part of the application; thorough responses are encouraged as they will inform shortlisting.

Closing date: 21 May 2025

Interview date: 04 June 2025

Our Benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing with service
• Comprehensive training and development
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance: four times your salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE)
• Wellbeing days
• Christmas holidays closure

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups and disabled candidates, who are underrepresented.

If you need adjustments to apply, contact the recruitment team at 020 7923 5050 or [e-mail].

Note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive high interest. Apply promptly.

Safeguarding is our priority. We conduct robust recruitment procedures, including DBS checks, to ensure suitability.

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