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LocationEssex and Home Counties

	PositionLearning and Practice (L&amp;P)

	Advertising Salary£14,371 pro rata (from FTE of £35,927 p.a) 

	Vacancy TypeFixed Term

	Careers Site Advertising End Date06 Jan 2026

	HoursHours Per Week:14

	Working PatternTuesday &amp; Wednesday or Wednesday &amp; Thursday

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		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			
Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.&nbsp;
A qualified therapist/ counsellor, you’ve been working in the profession for at least a year, and now it’s time to take the next step. As a  Place2Be Supervising Counsellor- Peripatetic&nbsp;you will provide quality service in schools in situations such as new school set up, cover School Based Staff long and short  term absences and extra support when required. You will effectively manage all aspects of the Place2Be school project in partnership with the school, ensuring that the children and young people are provided with therapeutic and emotional support.&nbsp;
As part of a huge community of practitioners across the United Kingdom, you’ll have opportunities to share best practice and develop clinical thinking, knowledge and learning. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career.&nbsp;
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For a career with purpose, this is your place.
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We are seeking applicants located within the Redbridge and Havering&nbsp;and are able to travel flexibly within the locality as and where required.&nbsp;
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Recruitment Process
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As part of the application, you will need to answer some questions to support your application. Please do answer as thoroughly as you can as your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.
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Closing date for applications: Midnight on 6 January 2026
Start date: ASAP 
Interview date: 12 January 2026 (Online) 
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Our Benefits 
 
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. 
 
To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. 
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Here’s just a few things we have on offer: 
 

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 <li>Annual Leave that increases with service 
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 <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career 
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 <li>5% contributory pension scheme 
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 <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary 
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 <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme 
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 <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) 
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 <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time</li>
 <li>&nbsp;Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li>
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We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization. 

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#365c59544576465a5755530454531859445118435d">[email&nbsp;protected]</a>
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what&nbsp;you&nbsp;will uniquely bring to our team.&nbsp;
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

		
	
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Place2Be Supervising Counsellor- Peripatetic - Redbridge and Havering

Job Title: Art Therapist (Supply/Contract) Chelmsford Organisation: TeacherActive Location: Chelmsford, Essex Start Date: Immediate / Flexible Contract Type: Temporary/ContractAre you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people?TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Art Therapist to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a vibrant school environment in Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your therapeutic skills to help pupils develop their emotional well-being through creative expression.Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Provide tailored art therapy sessions to pupils with SEMH needs</li><li>Support pupils in expressing their emotions and developing coping strategies through art</li><li>Work closely with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to create individualised support plans</li><li>Promote a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all pupils</li><li>Monitor and record progress, providing regular feedback on pupils development</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate:<ul> <li>Qualified Art Therapist with relevant credentials (e.g., BABAT membership or equivalent)</li><li>Experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Passionate about supporting young people's mental health and emotional development</li><li>Ability to build rapport and foster trust with pupils and staff</li></ul> Why work with TeacherActive?<ul> <li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Flexibility to suit your schedule</li><li>Supportive and friendly team</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pupils lives</li></ul> If you are an empathetic, creative, and dedicated Art Therapist looking to support pupils in Chelmsford, we want to hear from you!All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading drug addiction charity who are looking for a Substance Misuse Counsellor / Therapist (BACP/NCPS or UKCP Qualified) for a permanent position based in Halstead, Essex. This role is working full time with 37.5 hours per week, this would be 9:00 am-5:00pm ideally but start and finish times can possibly be brought forward or moved back if needed, one weekend is to be worked per month and days off would be moved to during the week of your choice, part time is sadly not possible. The role is based with a leading charitable organisation, they provide excellent care and treatment to enable all those suffering from addictive disorders to achieve a goal of life-long recovery. The treatment centres provide comfortable and well-maintained accommodation and we have successfully treated hundreds of people affected by the negative impact of addiction. They treat addiction as an illness not a life choice and ensure that all our practitioners are highly trained and motivated to enable individuals to embark on a life changing process. Within your role as a counsellor you will be expected to contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales, conduct regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers, counsel individuals about their substance use &amp; help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour. Other duties will include: <ul> <li>To maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group programme.</li> <li>To explore, implement and supervise a range of approaches, activities and exercises, which are designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation.</li> <li>Ensure that all administration, case recording, written reports etc. are maintained accurately.</li> <li>Where required, participate in activities and tasks which directly respond to client needs.</li> <li>To safeguard Clients at all times, and follow all Safeguarding procedures.</li> </ul> Essential person criteria: <ul> <li>Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent.</li> <li>Be a professional member of BACP/ NCPS or similar organisation.</li> <li>Experience of working with clients with alcohol or substance abuse issues.</li> <li>Minimum of one year experience of direct client work and facilitating group therapy.</li> <li>Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.</li> <li>A flexible open approach and proven communication skills in the management of sessional staff, volunteers and clients.</li> <li>Experience of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.</li> </ul> Benefits of this permanent role: <ul> <li>Supportive Personal Development Plan</li> <li>Opportunities for training, development, and career progression28 Days Holiday, rising to 33 Days after 5 years of continuous service</li> <li>Birthday Off</li> <li>Company pension scheme</li> <li>On-site parking</li> <li>Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers</li> <li>BUPA wellness programme</li> <li>Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)Employee appreciation days and awards</li> </ul> If you meet the essential criteria and would like to apply please feel free to do so or contact the office directly on (phone number removed).

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