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Reporting to: Service ManagerContract Type: PermanentLocation: Baca office, Cambridge, England. The role may require regular travel to locations where Baca's services are delivered.Salary: £31,200 per annum for full time hours. Equivalent to £18,720 per annum for 22.5 hours. The role also comes with an allowance of £2,301 (pro rata) for Cambridge cost of living.Working hours: 22.5 hours a week.About Baca: Baca is dedicated to supporting young refugees aged 16 to 18. Our mission is to empower these young individuals to become positive, independent contributors to society. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Creative Arts Therapist to join our team and lead the delivery of our arts therapy program.Overall Purpose: To use creative therapy methods to help young people express their emotions, process their emotional wellbeing, and build inner resilience for a brighter future.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead therapeutic interventions using creative modalities (art, dance, drama, or music) to enhance young people's resilience and emotional wellbeing.</li><li>Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and external partners to deliver comprehensive support.</li><li>Support young people in achieving outcomes such as increased personal safety, improved physical and emotional wellbeing, and greater engagement in education, employment, and social activities.</li><li>Assess emotional health needs and recommend improvements, while sensitively challenging young people to develop positive routines and habits.</li><li>Deliver therapeutic sessions (both 1-to-1 and group) in a safe and secure environment.</li><li>Contribute to team discussions and refer young people to other mental health professionals as needed.</li><li>Enable young people to express themselves creatively and culturally, fostering confidence and resilience.</li><li>Ensure all young people are safeguarded from harm and supported to self-protect.</li><li>Maintain session notes, therapy spaces, and materials, and handle administrative tasks.</li><li>Participate in meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.</li><li>Embrace and practice Baca's Vision, Mission, and Values in daily activities.</li></ul>Personal Specification:<ul><li>A qualified art therapist registered with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) (or equivalent for your modality).</li><li>Passionate about Baca's mission and values, and able to lead by example.</li><li>Supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, and personable.</li><li>Organised, creative, practical, and able to manage a varied workload.</li><li>Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Ability to develop key external relationships and work well within a family-like organisational culture.</li><li>Willingness to work flexible hours and travel across the UK as required.</li><li>Enhanced DBS check required.</li><li>Ability to drive/travel to all locations where Baca's service is delivered .</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.</li><li>Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li></ul>How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. If suitably strong candidates are shortlisted before the deadline, in-person interviews will take place immediately after shortlisting.Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams!Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Creative Art Therapist

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.

Art Therapist

Digital Counsellor £30,000-33,000 FTEOffice Based Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression? Portfolio are proud to be representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector. This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as a Digital Counsellor. Job Overview You will provide emotional support and guidance via digital mediums, primarily email, video call, livechat and SMS, to clients. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to all service users. Day to Day Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Providing an efficient and effective digital counselling service to all service users working in line with clinical governance.</li><li>To effectively answer queries and triage to determine the most appropriate type of support required, i.e. advice, counselling etc.</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed.</li><li>Responding to all web enquiries and tailor responses to meet individual requirements.</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to service users via the Live Chat function and Live Video Calls</li></ul> Essential Skills and Competencies: <ul> <li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>Registered member of the BACP </li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li></ul> Desirable Skills and Competencies: <ul> <li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><li>EAP experience</li><li>Experience of working within a target driven environment</li></ul> Employee Benefits: <ul> <li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for </li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to £70 per month for supervision </li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away! </li><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul> 48166LSR7INDHA

Digital Counsellor

Psychotherapist - Children &amp; Young People (8-17 Years) Make a real difference to young lives as a Psychotherapist in a values-led organisation. Location: Covering Coventry to Wiltshire (multi-site role) Salary: 35,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Age Range: Children &amp; Young People aged 8-17 Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, robust safer recruitment checks, and ongoing safeguarding responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to always uphold the highest standards of professional practice. Role Overview We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychotherapist to deliver high-quality therapeutic support to children and young people aged 8-17 with SEMH needs, trauma histories, communication difficulties, and neurodiversity. The role involves working across schools and residential settings within the Coventry to Wiltshire region, contributing to a psychologically informed environment and supporting positive, long-term outcomes for young people. Travel &amp; Working Arrangements<ul><li>This is a regional role requiring regular travel between sites.</li><li>Mileage and travel expenses are supported in line with organisational policy.</li><li>Flexibility to manage your diary across multiple settings is essential.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities Therapeutic Practice<ul><li>Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions tailored to developmental needs.</li><li>Complete assessments, formulations, and therapeutic care plans.</li><li>Apply evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.</li><li>Support young people with attachment difficulties, emotional regulation, and neurodiversity.</li></ul>Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration<ul><li>Work closely with education staff, residential teams, families, and external professionals.</li><li>Contribute to care reviews, meetings, and reports.</li><li>Provide consultation, guidance, and reflective practice to staff teams.</li></ul>Safeguarding &amp; Clinical Governance<ul><li>Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records.</li><li>Identify, manage, and escalate safeguarding and risk concerns appropriately.</li><li>Work within ethical frameworks, professional standards, and organisational policies.</li></ul>Service Development<ul><li>Support the development of therapeutic practice across services.</li><li>Contribute to outcome monitoring and service evaluation.</li><li>Promote a psychologically informed and trauma-aware culture.</li></ul>Essential Requirements<ul><li>Recognised qualification in Psychotherapy (Child &amp; Adolescent or equivalent).</li><li>Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. UKCP, BACP, HCPC).</li><li>Experience working with children and young people aged 8-17.</li><li>Strong knowledge of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and safeguarding.</li><li>Ability to travel across Coventry to Wiltshire.</li><li>Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.</li></ul>Desirable Experience<ul><li>Experience within residential care and/or educational settings.</li><li>Knowledge of autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental needs.</li><li>Experience delivering staff consultation or reflective practice.</li><li>Confident multi-agency working (education, social care, health).</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Salary of 35,000 per annum</li><li>Mileage and travel support</li><li>Structured clinical supervision and CPD opportunities</li><li>Supportive, values-led working culture</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives</li></ul>

Psychotherapist : Children & Young People

Job Title Family &amp; Systemic Psychotherapist Band 7 or 8a Location Birmingham Women's &amp; Children's Hospital - CAMHS Inpatient Mental Health Service Contract Agency booking Dates Start: 05/01/2026 End: 31/03/2026 Hours 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Face-to-face clinic based Role Overview Birmingham Women's &amp; Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Band 7 or Band 8a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist to join its CAMHS Inpatient Mental Health Service. This is a key clinical role within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, supporting young people and their families through high-quality, evidence-based systemic practice. The post holder will deliver specialist family therapy interventions, contribute to MDT care planning, and support the wider team through consultation, supervision, and reflective practice. Key Responsibilities Deliver specialist systemic assessments and family therapy interventions. Work closely with young people and families within an inpatient CAMHS setting. Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds, CPAs, and care planning. Provide consultation, reflective practice, and supervision to clinical staff. Support staff wellbeing, development, and training across the service. Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and governance. Essential Requirements Fully qualified and registered Family &amp; Systemic Psychotherapist. Significant experience working within CAMHS or inpatient mental health services. Strong MDT working and communication skills. Ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced clinical environment. Fully compliant for agency work. Must be registered with an umbrella company (PAYE umbrella only). Additional Information No accommodation or travel expenses provided. All bookings and timesheets will be processed via PwC. Rates must align with NHSi capped rates for the relevant band. Compliance Requirements for Submission Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Family Psychotherapist - NHS Birmingham

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. 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 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. 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. For a career with purpose, this is your place. We are seeking applicants located within the Banbury area and are able to travel flexibly within the locality as and where required. This is four day role and can also be flexible/spread between the two. Recruitment Process 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. Closing date for applications: Midnight on 21 December 2025 Interview date: 09 January 2026 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. Here's just a few things we have on offer: <ul> <li>Annual Leave that increases with service</li> <li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career</li> <li>5% contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary</li> <li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme</li> <li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)</li> <li>Wellbeing days to allow you some 'you' time</li> <li>Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave</li> </ul> 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 or 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 you will uniquely bring to our team. 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.

Place2Be Supervising Counsellor, Peripatetic, Banbury

Function(s) Administration, Operations &amp; Service Delivery, Senior Management, Training Sector(s) Health, Social Care &amp; Welfare Details Please submit your CV &amp; cover letter to , cover letter must include: Tell us about your trauma training &amp; how it has supported your work with people who have had traumatic experiences Confirm you have read the job description &amp; can commit to the shifts Why you feel you are the best candidate for this role &amp; when you are able to start Role Summary In this role you will primarily work 1-2-1 with adult clients who have experienced trauma, your role is to work with them short-term over 12 sessions providing a focused therapy based in phase 1 of the tri-phase model As an experienced Counsellor, you will provide mentoring for newly qualified Counsellors &amp; other team members You will work remotely (online video) &amp; in person in Welwyn Garden City, &amp; other satellite locations in Herts Our Ideal candidate You will have a desire to mentor Counsellors in Training &amp; other less experienced Counsellors, and take an active role in peer support &amp; development You will have training &amp; experience supporting adults who have experienced sexual, domestic or relational trauma &amp; be able to relate to their experiences You will have knowledge of links between trauma &amp; substance use and embrace short term phase 1 trauma work and understand the importance of providing safe, accessible phase 1 trauma focused therapy Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide 1-2-1 counselling sessions to clients in a safe and supportive environment &amp; general counselling as required</li> <li>Provide time limited trauma-focused-therapy for clients who have experienced sexual violence following a set programme</li> <li>Mentor newly qualified Counsellors and other team members</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of client progress and interventions</li> <li>Participate in clinical supervision &amp; ongoing professional development</li> <li>Act where necessary to safeguard clients following TRCIC policies &amp; procedures</li> <li>Commit to &amp; work from a trauma-informed perspective, adhering to anti-discriminatory practice</li> <li>Work within the ethical guidance of the National Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy Society</li> </ul> Qualifications and Experience <ul> <li>Relevant qualification in counselling or psychotherapy at a minimum level 4 (e.g., diploma or degree)</li> <li>Minimum 3 years in practice since qualifying as a Counsellor (3 years of consistently working as a Counsellor)</li> <li>Experience of working both in person &amp; online</li> <li>Recognised &amp; certified trauma training</li> <li>Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse clients</li> <li>Relevant personal lived experience is preferred</li> <li>Familiarity with IT systems for record-keeping &amp; reporting is preferred</li> <li>Leadership experience is a plus</li> <li>A compassionate approach with a commitment to supporting trauma survivors</li> </ul> Shifts Shifts enable the team to work together, with a team meeting at the beginning and end of each shift, due to this we are not able to offer flexibility on the timings of the shifts:

Trauma Therapy Counsellor

Crimson Education is a global EdTech company founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalised education and technology, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. We're the world's leading college admissions consultancy, with over 1,330 Ivy League offers and 2,140 to the US Top 15. With a passionate team of 800+ that's rapidly expanding across 30 markets, our unique tech platform connects expert led guidance and proven data driven strategies from 3,000 tutors and mentors with students worldwide. We help ambitious students unlock their dream career pathways, and Crimson students are 7x more likely to get into the Ivy League. What sets us apart is our unmatched scale and expertise. We have the largest team of Former Admissions Officers and College Counselors globally. Every student is matched with a carefully chosen team of admissions experts who laser focus on different parts of their college application - from essays to extracurriculars - ensuring every detail is expertly executed. Valued at over $1B NZD and backed by over $147M NZD in funding from top tier global investors, including Tiger Global and Ice House Ventures, we are just getting started. We were recently featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Read the article here. Strategy Consultants (Admissions Counsellors) are exemplars of Crimson Education's philosophy dedicated to making a difference in students' lives, helping bridge gaps between present and future goals by personalising blueprints that will become the basis of all academic, extracurricular and personal development. You will partner closely with the student and lead the Crimson team (tutors, mentors, consultants) to drive progress through long term roadmaps and mentoring to build their candidacy through the application processes. This is a full time position, that can be based remotely or in one of our many offices around the globe. We are open to Part Time candidates (+ hours) who have high demand backgrounds. What success looks like: <ul> <li>Provide overarching admissions strategies to students by creating individualized plans and executing on them in collaboration with the rest of the students' Crimson team (Educational Coordinators, Academic Tutors, Application Consultants, ECL Mentors)</li> <li>Maintain expert knowledge of high school curricula, extracurricular and leadership choices, summer program applications, and standardized test planning to make recommendations regarding admissions strategies</li> <li>Utilize in depth knowledge of institutions of higher learning to guide students and parents towards attainable school goals, working with them to create lists of best fit schools of varied competition to maximize acceptance chances</li> <li>Conduct formal consulting sessions with students on a bi monthly basis, chronicling and sharing with relevant stakeholders notes and action items</li> <li>Maintain reasonable levels of communication with students and families outside of formal sessions through various channels (e.g. email, etc.)</li> <li>Facilitate or lead development and presentation of marketing materials for seminars or expositions in local markets</li> <li>Collaborate with local Sales teams in Initial Consultations to facilitate potential client investment and understanding in Crimson's products and services</li> <li>Assist with Product and Resource Development initiatives to better our service</li> </ul> What skills and experience you'll need: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from a top 20 US university or Oxbridge (special considerations may be given to those with undergraduate admissions consulting backgrounds)</li> <li>Strong preference for experience with US/UK admissions consulting for the undergraduate level at top universities</li> <li>Passion for coaching young adults and appreciation of global perspectives</li> <li>Superior planning and organisational skills; experience in project management, event coordination, and product management a plus</li> <li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li> <li>Stakeholder management (collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders, students and parents)</li> <li>Resilience when working independently under pressure, flexible and adaptive to working in a fast paced growing organisation</li> <li>Experience in education, coaching, tutoring, and admissions consulting preferred</li> </ul> Why work for Crimson? <ul> <li>Be a part of the world's leading admissions consulting firm</li> <li>Rapidly growing start up, with a flexible working environment where you will be empowered to structure how you work</li> <li>Limitless development and exposure - our internal promotions/role changes made 33% of all recruitment last year</li> <li>$100 NZD individual training budget per year, we love to 'Level Up' (it's one of our core values)!</li> <li>Psychologist on staff</li> <li>Insightful fireside chats and workshops to help support our high performing and ambitious team</li> <li>Radical Candor is a feedback approach we live by</li> <li>We're a global player with 28 markets (and growing) across the globe. Most roles have the option to work from one of our many offices or remotely!</li> </ul> If you're passionate about growing in a fast paced, collaborative environment, and want to work with cutting edge technology then we'd love to hear from you! Please keep an eye on your spam / junk email folder for correspondence from Team Tailor.

Admissions Counsellor (US Colleges)

A counselling services provider is seeking an experienced Counsellor to deliver trauma-focused therapy primarily for adult clients who have experienced trauma. The role includes mentoring newly qualified Counsellors and maintaining client records, incorporating a compassionate, trauma-informed approach in both online and in-person sessions. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications. This role has fixed shifts and is based in Welwyn Garden City with satellite locations.

Trauma Therapy Counsellor - Remote & In-Person Mentorship

<ul> <li>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</li> <li>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</li> <li>We recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April or September in line with school term time. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that isenhanced, checked forchildren's and adult's barred list, and isregistered on the Update Service.</li> </ul> Counsellors on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted 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. <ul> <li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement.</li> <li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li> <li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one to one counselling.</li> <li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li> <li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li> <li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li> <li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.</li> <li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li> </ul> Counting your hours All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. However if you need to gain clinical hours for your course, we would strongly advise that you check with your course tutor as to whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience of 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 and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in. All successful applicants to clinical roles 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: <ul> <li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 12 months.</li> <li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li> </ul> We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply. Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details. About Us Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people. Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child's ability to engage in school life. Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system. Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build 'mentally healthy' schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish. We continue to pilot, trial and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The Princess of Wales is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best in class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children, families and schools we support. We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK's most vulnerable children and families. Our values: Compassion - We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders. Integrity - We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic. Perseverance - We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions. Creativity - We bring an open minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.

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