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LocationEdinburgh City

	PositionClinical Trainee Placements

	Advertising SalaryNot Applicable

	Vacancy TypePlacement

	Careers Site Advertising End DateNot Specified

	HoursHours Per Week:7

	Working PatternMonday - Friday

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		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
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 <li>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!&nbsp;Click this link to view a map of our placement schools:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">Placement Map</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a></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>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 is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</li>
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Counsellors&nbsp;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.
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 <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&nbsp;⅔&nbsp;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>
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*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.&nbsp;

 
		
	
		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
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You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:
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 <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 or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li>
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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.&nbsp;Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.

		
	
		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			
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,&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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.&nbsp; Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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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,&nbsp;trial&nbsp;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&nbsp;Princess of Wales&nbsp;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,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and schools we support.&nbsp;We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.
Our values:
We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do: 
Compassion&nbsp;– 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&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.
Perseverance&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.
Creativity&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;

		
	

 
 
 
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Place2Be

Counsellor on Placement Edinburgh

<h2>About The Role</h2>Our mission is to ensure no child has to face mental health issues alone. Over 2023-24, we supported nearly 5000 children across Scotland, but we know there is more we can and should be doing.This is a really exciting time to join the Scotland team as we embark on our new five year strategy that will see us deepening our presence in local places. We are seeking an individual with proven experience in bid and proposal writing, procurement, and tender management for public sector contracts to help us reach more children and young people. We need someone with a strong understanding of public service and procurement language, financial literacy with experience in cost analysis for bids, as well as knowledge of the education and mental health landscape for children and young people in Scotland.The role will involve leading on:<ul><li>New Business, Tender and Procurement Management</li><li>New Service Development</li><li>Building Sustainable Partnerships</li><li>Building Strong Internal Networks</li></ul>We feel this role could be done flexibly across 4-5 days a week and we’re open to conversations about working patterns.For a career with purpose, this is your place.Recruitment Process:As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.Closing date for applications: Midnight on 21st March 20251st Interview dates:&nbsp;2nd&nbsp;&amp; 3rd&nbsp;April&nbsp;2nd Interview dates: 10th &amp; 11th April 2025Our 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.&nbsp;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 &nbsp;</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career &nbsp;</li><li>5% contributory pension scheme &nbsp;</li><li>Life assurance of four times your annual salary &nbsp;</li><li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme &nbsp;</li><li>Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) &nbsp;</li><li>Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time &nbsp;</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. Should you 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#412b2e233201312d2022247323246f2e33266f342a">[email&nbsp;protected]</a>Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap. Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment which includes a DBS check.

Partnership Development Manager

We're seeking an experienced HR professional to join a public sector organisation on an interim basis, supporting their people and wellbeing agenda. This is a hands-on generalist role focused on delivering proactive, compassionate, and values-led HR support across health, safety, wellbeing, and employee relations.You'll work closely with staff, board members, and external partners to provide early advice, draft policies, manage casework, and support change initiatives. Strong experience in absence management, performance, recruitment, and trauma-informed practice is essential. You'll also contribute to wellbeing frameworks and continuous improvement through data analysis and reporting.The ideal candidate will be CIPD-qualified (or equivalent), with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to work flexibly and digitally. Experience in the public or third sector and an understanding of trauma and its impact is highly desirable.This hybrid role is home-based with occasional travel across the central belt. Must have secure Wi-Fi and a private working space.Apply now to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven environment.

People and Wellbeing Manager

Join Our Multi-Disciplinary Team supporting Children and Young People Across Education and Clinical ServicesJob Title: Specialist Mental Health NurseLocation: Closeburn House - Dumfriesshire, Scotland DG3 5HPSalary: £39,500 - £48,000 dependent on experienceHours: 22.5 hours per week 3 days 8.30am - 4.30pmContract: Permanent Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicleAbout The RoleAs a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will provide specialist mental health and wellbeing support, including assessment, therapy, and care coordination. Working closely with children and young people, you will help ensure they receive consistent, person-centred care. You will also support staff across our services in embedding and maintaining best practices in mental health provision.This is a post to cover OFG Options Holistic services in Scotland; this encompasses Maben School and residential home &amp; Closeburn School and residential home.Who we are looking for.We're seeking someone with strong clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health, who is passionate about working within education and care settings. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by working collaboratively with care and education teams to promote psychological wellbeing and resilience.If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver specialist mental health and wellbeing services in designated schools and children's homes.</li><li>Collaborate with education and care staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using an 'assess, plan, do, review' model to support young people.</li><li>Provide specialist training, reflective practice, consultation, observation, and modelling to staff, supporting intervention delivery and strategies.</li><li>Promote a biopsychosocial approach through advice, consultation, supervision, and sharing relevant knowledge, theory, and research.</li><li>Represent the clinical service and/or clients at multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated, integrated care.</li><li>Offer specialist assessment, formulation, intervention, management, and evaluation using evidence-based approaches.</li><li>Support referral assessments as part of the OFG process.</li><li>Make informed decisions on interventions, considering OFG-approved methods, evidence-based practice, and client history.</li><li>Manage a personal caseload, providing assessment, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with Lead Clinician and key adults.</li><li>Deliver direct individual and group interventions where appropriate.</li><li>Use OFG-approved outcome measures to monitor progress and adjust interventions based on findings.</li><li>Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and understood.</li><li>Liaise with external professionals and agencies involved in shared cases.</li><li>Monitor and assess risk within own caseload and advise others on risk management.</li><li>Communicate sensitively and effectively with young people, families, and professionals, especially in emotionally challenging situations.</li><li>Maintain high standards of clinical record-keeping and reporting in line with professional and OFG standards.</li><li>Model best practice and professional conduct, aligning with CQC outcomes (where relevant), clinical governance, and regulatory body standards.</li></ul>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Degree in Mental Health Nursing, approved by NMC, additional post graduate qualifications in CBT or DBT or other psychological approaches</li><li>Relevant previous experience, working in related settings and/or with related client group.</li><li>Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. social, emotional and mental health and neurodiversity) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care).</li><li>Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies).</li><li>Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers</li><li>Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.</li><li>Experience of working via a model of: 'assess, plan, do and review'.</li><li>Experience of effectively using consultation as method of service delivery.</li><li>Experience of providing supervision to others.</li><li>Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle </li></ul>Location: Closeburn House - Dumfriesshire, Scotland DG3 5HP Holistic Childcare and Education, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Education - Options Autism About the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit: For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: Why work for us?Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:<ul><li>Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions</li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks</li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.</li></ul>And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:<ul><li>A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits</li><li>100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad</li><li>Cycle to Work Schemes</li><li>Electric Car Purchase Scheme</li><li>Critical illness cover</li></ul>And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBSWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.Job ID: 291165

Specialist Mental Health Nurse

4Recruitment Services are seeking Educational Psychologists to complete psychological advice for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments for various clients based within England. We have a range of part time and full time placements available, including clients who are offering fully remote &amp; hybrid working options click apply for full job details

Educational Psychologist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Job Title: Clinical Psychologist Location: Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP Salary: £51,150 - £58,000 pro rata, DOE Hours: 15 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.30pm (2 days a week) Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise <ul><li>WE LISTEN. We never assume.</li><li>WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.</li><li>WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. </li></ul> Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join our in-house clinical team at Closeburn House school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver psychological assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Psychological Practice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a psychological caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to school development, staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP - Closeburn House School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 11 - 19<ul><li> Holistic Childcare and Education, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. </li><li> Education - Options Autism </li></ul> For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: <ul><li>Registered with the HCPC</li><li>Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)</li><li>Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group</li><li>Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies)</li><li>Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers</li><li>Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels.</li><li>Experience of working via a model of: 'assess, plan, do and review</li><li>Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery.</li><li>Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards.</li><li>Knowledge of client group and their needs. </li><li>Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity. </li><li>Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others.</li><li>Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people </li><li>Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans</li><li>Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations.</li><li>Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes.</li><li>Ongoing evidence of CPD. </li><li>Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes.</li><li>Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.</li><li>Excellent time management and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines. </li><li>Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post. </li><li>Commitment to the values of the organisation. </li><li>Flexible approach to working environments. </li><li>Ability and willingness to travel on company business. </li><li>Full driving licence and access to a car. </li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care).</li><li>Experience of providing supervision to others. </li><li>Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group. </li><li>Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group. </li><li>Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group</li><li>Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches </li></ul> Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: <ul><li>£2,000 training allowance </li><li>Life Assurance </li><li>Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions </li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services </li></ul> and physical health checks <ul><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.</li><li>A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits </li><li>100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad </li><li>Cycle to Work Schemes </li> . click apply for full job details</ul>

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