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LocationManchester

	PositionClinical Trainee Placements

	Advertising SalaryNot Applicable

	Vacancy TypePlacement

	Careers Site Advertising End DateNot Specified

	HoursHours Per Week:7

	Working PatternMonday - Friday

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

<ul type="disc">
 <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>
</ul>
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.
<ul type="disc">
 <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>
</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.&nbsp;

 
		
	
		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:
<ul type="disc">
 <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>
</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.&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; 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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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Counsellor on Placement Greater Manchester

<h2>Job overview</h2>Are you looking to use your skills to make a lasting difference to children, young people and families? We need someone to develop and deliver an accessible comprehensive counselling and support service for our students, working in ways which are sensitive to the needs of families from a wide range of racial and cultural backgrounds. How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and be resilient.

Academy Counsellor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
 

We are looking for an experienced Counsellor for Depression (CfD). As a practitioner you will play a crucial role in our Step 3 team providing first-class mental health care to the Calderdale population. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your skills and develop your career in a fast-growing organisation. 



 <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 You will deliver Counselling for Depression via multiple channels including telephone, secure video link and Face to Face. 
You will need to be confident in managing a case load whilst delivering a service. This will include structured assessments, provision of instant emotional support, clinical decision-making and a focus on positive and suitable clinical outcomes.



 <h3>About us</h3>
 Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk</a>


 
 
 <h2>Details</h2>
 <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
 05 September 2025

 
 <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
 Other

 
 

 
 
 
 <h3>Salary</h3>
 
 Depending on experience
 
 
 

 <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
 Permanent

 

 
 <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
 
 
 
 Part-time,
 
 
 
 Flexible working,
 
 
 
 Home or remote working
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
 
 VP1E93AF51
 

 
 
 
 <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
 
 
 Hybrid / Calderdale
 HX1 2EQ
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 We are looking for an experienced Counsellor for Depression (CfD). As a practitioner you will play a crucial role in our Step 3 team providing first-class mental health care to the Calderdale population. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your skills and develop your career in a fast-growing organisation.<ul><li>You will deliver Counselling for Depression via multiple channels including telephone, secure video link and Face to Face.</li> <li>You will need to be confident in managing a case load whilst delivering a service. This will include structured assessments, provision of instant emotional support, clinical decision-making and a focus on positive and suitable clinical outcomes.</li> <li>Willingness to cover duty, training and support will be provided.</li> <li>You will be comfortable working with a service target of 20 attended clinical contacts per week, 7 completed treatments per month (pro-rata) and reliable recovery of 48%.</li> <li>You will be resilient and able to manage your wellbeing, whilst achieving these targets.</li> <li>Weekly supervision is offered.</li> <li>Alongside a good track record in a similar role, you should possess a recognised CfD qualification, or be willing to train within the model.</li> <li>Hold BACP/UKCP accreditation (or eligibility to apply), and a willingness to develop yourself further within the CfD model. </li> <li>Support, training and developmental opportunities are available for the right candidate.</li></ul>Your skills and background:Essential<ul><li>Accredited by a recognised professional Counselling body e.g. BACP, UKCP, or eligible to apply for accreditation</li> <li>Counselling for Depression (CFD) qualification from a recognised Talking Therapies CFD training provider.</li> <li>Experience of delivering CFD within a mental health service</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of providing counselling within a Talking Therapies service.</li></ul>Why Vita Health Group?Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:<ul><li>Supportive team and management</li> <li>Positive work environment</li> <li>Wellbeing and mental health support</li> <li>Trust and respect</li> <li>Autonomy and flexibility</li></ul>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.<ul><li>We are a Mindful Employer</li> <li>Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. </li> <li>Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. </li> <li>Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).</li> <li>Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.</li> <li>Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at <a href="mailto:hr@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@vhg.co.uk</a> to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.</li></ul>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received. 

 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 We are looking for an experienced Counsellor for Depression (CfD). As a practitioner you will play a crucial role in our Step 3 team providing first-class mental health care to the Calderdale population. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your skills and develop your career in a fast-growing organisation.<ul><li>You will deliver Counselling for Depression via multiple channels including telephone, secure video link and Face to Face.</li> <li>You will need to be confident in managing a case load whilst delivering a service. This will include structured assessments, provision of instant emotional support, clinical decision-making and a focus on positive and suitable clinical outcomes.</li> <li>Willingness to cover duty, training and support will be provided.</li> <li>You will be comfortable working with a service target of 20 attended clinical contacts per week, 7 completed treatments per month (pro-rata) and reliable recovery of 48%.</li> <li>You will be resilient and able to manage your wellbeing, whilst achieving these targets.</li> <li>Weekly supervision is offered.</li> <li>Alongside a good track record in a similar role, you should possess a recognised CfD qualification, or be willing to train within the model.</li> <li>Hold BACP/UKCP accreditation (or eligibility to apply), and a willingness to develop yourself further within the CfD model. </li> <li>Support, training and developmental opportunities are available for the right candidate.</li></ul>Your skills and background:Essential<ul><li>Accredited by a recognised professional Counselling body e.g. BACP, UKCP, or eligible to apply for accreditation</li> <li>Counselling for Depression (CFD) qualification from a recognised Talking Therapies CFD training provider.</li> <li>Experience of delivering CFD within a mental health service</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of providing counselling within a Talking Therapies service.</li></ul>Why Vita Health Group?Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:<ul><li>Supportive team and management</li> <li>Positive work environment</li> <li>Wellbeing and mental health support</li> <li>Trust and respect</li> <li>Autonomy and flexibility</li></ul>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.<ul><li>We are a Mindful Employer</li> <li>Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. </li> <li>Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. </li> <li>Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).</li> <li>Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.</li> <li>Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at <a href="mailto:hr@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@vhg.co.uk</a> to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.</li></ul>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received. 
 


 
 
 <h2>Person Specification</h2>
 
 
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 General Requirements
 
 </h3>
 
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 <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
 
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 <h4>Desirable</h4>
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 <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 


 
 
 
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 <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
 This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
 

 

 
 <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
 
 Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
 <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
 
 


 
 
 
 
 Additional information
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
 This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
 

 

 
 <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
 
 Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
 <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Vita Health Group 
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Hybrid / Calderdale
 HX1 2EQ
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Vita Health Group 
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Hybrid / Calderdale
 HX1 2EQ
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>

NHS Jobs

Counsellor for Depression

LocationLeeds

	PositionClinical Trainee Placements

	Advertising SalaryNot Applicable

	Vacancy TypePlacement

	Careers Site Advertising End DateNot Specified

	HoursHours Per Week:7

	Working PatternMonday - Friday

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

<ul type="disc">
 <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>
</ul>
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.
<ul type="disc">
 <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>
</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.&nbsp;

 
		
	
		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
			&nbsp;

You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:
<ul type="disc">
 <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>
</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.&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; 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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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Counsellor on Placement Leeds

Job PurposeWe are currently recruiting EAP Counsellors on behalf of our client, a leading health and wellbeing network. This organisation has positively impacted over 15 million lives and is renowned for its comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The successful candidate will join this industry-leading provider and support employers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors with 24/7 compassionate and caring services. Our client is also recognised as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work,' making this a fantastic career opportunity.Main Duties<ul><li>Providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.</li><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul>What you Bring to the Team<ul><li>EAP experience </li><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><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 or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working withing 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>If you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv or reach out to (url removed) 50357SKINDMANS

EAP Counsellor

Job Purpose We are currently recruiting EAP Counsellors on behalf of our client, a leading health and wellbeing network. This organisation has positively impacted over 15 million lives and is renowned for its comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The successful candidate will join this industry-leading provider and support employers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors with 24/7 compassionate and caring services. Our client is also recognised as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work,' making this a fantastic career opportunity. Main Duties <ul> <li>Providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.</li><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul> What you Bring to the Team <ul> <li>EAP experience </li><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><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 or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul> <ul> <li>Experience working withing 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> If you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv or reach out to 50357SK INDMANS

Wellbeing Counsellor £30,000-33,000 FTEHybrid or office based position Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression? Portfolio are proud to be exclusively 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 an EAP Counsellor. Job Overview Providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</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 or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</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> 47589LS1R17 INDHA

Helpline Counsellor

Wellbeing Counsellor (phone number removed) FTE Hybrid or office based positionAre you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively 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 an EAP Counsellor.Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.Day to Day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</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 or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</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>47589LS1R17INDHA

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> 48166LSR3INDHA

Digital Counsellor

Digital Counsellor (phone number removed) FTE Office BasedAre 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 OverviewYou 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>48166LSR3 INDHA

10 Trainee Counsellor Jobs in Halifax, UK