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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 Recruitment InformationWe recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April, or September, in line with school term times. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months. 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 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 DescriptionCounsellors 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, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with. Place2Be provides high-level support through regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognised clinical placement. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, with clinical supervision at the end of each day. Availability for a minimum of one day per week is required to work therapeutically with up to 3 children, offering one-to-one counselling. Placements are term-time only, lasting one academic year, with opportunities to extend beyond one year. You can attend up to six optional workshops per year, recognised as CPD time. Sessions with children count as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, recognised by BACP and UKCP. A placement can be a stepping stone into a career with Place2Be; over two-thirds of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement. Positions are available in primary and secondary schools nationwide. Counting Your HoursAll clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with bodies like BACP and UKCP. Check with your course tutor if child hours are accepted for your course. If not, you can still apply for a placement as a second placement to gain experience working with children and young people. Diversity and InclusionPlace2Be is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all communities, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. We are also keen to attract male candidates to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. About YouYou will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or studying towards one of these 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 or Psychotherapy. If in your first year, relevant experience with children is required. We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement. If you believe you can thrive in this environment, please apply. View/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details. About UsPlace2Be is a leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and professional development to improve emotional well-being. We support over 243,000 children and young people across 500 UK primary and secondary schools. Our services include counselling, creative work, and play, focusing on early intervention as part of the CAMHS system. We train around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement annually and offer professional development for school staff. Our aim is to foster 'mentally healthy' schools and communities where children can thrive. Our work is supported by HRH The Princess of Wales, and we are a founding partner of Heads Together. We collaborate with various charities and organisations to improve outcomes for children and families. Our core values are perseverance, integrity, compassion, and creativity, guiding our work with vulnerable children and families.#J-18808-Ljbffr