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About The Role
* Please note that we are currently recruiting for a September 2024 start date. The interviews for this role will take place between April-July 2024.
Please review the Placement Map link below before applying, which shows all of the schools that we currently conduct placements in. Ensure that you are able to travel to at least one or more schools from this map. You will be asked to mention the schools in your application. Note that this is not an indication of available spaces; we will try our best to accommodate your chosen schools.
Placement Map
*Please ensure you only apply for one vacancy. This is just your location preference, which can be changed later.
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 adopts 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.
* Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognised clinical placement.
* We provide a comprehensive induction programme, and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.
* Availability of at least one day per week is required 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 stay beyond one year.
* You can attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year, recognised as continuing professional development.
* Sessions spent with children count as clinical hours towards professional accreditation and are recognised by BACP and UKCP.
* A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job with Place2Be; over two-thirds of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.
* We have placements available in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.
Counting Your Hours
All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with bodies such as BACP and UKCP. If you need clinical hours for your course, please check with your course tutor whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you wish to gain experience working with children and young people, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement.
Diversity and Inclusion
Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices. We encourage applications from all community sections, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, we are particularly keen to attract male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we serve. All successful applicants will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.
About You
You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, or studying towards one of these professions 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 (9-12 months).
* Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, 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 challenging yet rewarding environment, please apply.
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