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Rethink Mental Illness are looking for an experienced Counsellor to join or team at HMP Full Sutton.This role is a Bank position.&nbsp;Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.&nbsp;As a Counsellor you will work&nbsp;as part of an integrated mental health team within the prison, providing brief counselling for depressive symptoms secondary to a compact life event e.g. bereavement or adjustment in line with Step 2 IAPT guidelines. This is delivered over a brief model (6-8 session) in either 1:1 or group settings. I support with wider mental health activities, such as service promotion, peer mentors, mental health initiatives and service improvement activities.&nbsp; Role specific supervision will be provided in line with BACP guidelines.Who are we? &nbsp; &nbsp; We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”  &nbsp; It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.  &nbsp; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp; Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp; &nbsp; We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status. &nbsp; Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp; We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.&nbsp;We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please see further details on our website &nbsp; You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!&nbsp; If you have any questions about the position, please contact - <a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;IND1

Rethink Mental Illness

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<h2>Job overview</h2>We are looking to appoint a BACP or UKCP registered School Counsellor to lead the provision of a high-quality counselling service to students aged 4-18. Working with a part-time Counsellor and our pastoral teams to ensure the well-being of students, you will provide support, guidance and advice to members of staff, parents and carers. As a qualified counsellor, you will have a proven ability to communicate effectively with adults, children and young people and share the College’s commitment to safeguarding pupils. An understanding of child adolescent development and youth mental health interventions are essential. Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos. In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including a fee remission for the children of staff educated at the college, free lunches, car parking, use of the Fitness Suite, support with continuing professional development and cycle to work and tech schemes. St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers, online background checks, and the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service. If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR at <a href="mailto:metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org" target="_blank">metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org</a> or on 01727 892095. To apply for this position, visit the Work with Us page on our website <a href="https://stcolumbascollege.org/" target="_blank">https://stcolumbascollege.org/</a> Closing date: 10 am on Monday, 15th September 2025. Interviews will be conducted shortly afterwards. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.

Lead School Counsellor

<h2>Job overview</h2>BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu is seeking qualified candidates for a College Admissions Counselor for the 2026-27 school year! As a College Counselor at BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu, you will be responsible for teaching a daily college counseling workshop to 12th graders, completing college counseling reports, and serving as the Senior Research Project (SRP) coordinator. You will also organize college admissions visits each fall, conduct family college counseling evenings, meet one-on-one with 10th and 11th graders during the academic year, and instruct students on completing college admissions applications and financial aid applications and obtaining recommendations. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for developing new program ideas, co-leading college information evening sessions, and developing and maintaining college planning and career assessment and readiness software such as Naviance. You will have the opportunity to work closely with both students and parents on selecting the correct college or university based on the student’s career trajectory. This position is focused on student success and readiness for college and university study in the United States and other countries. About BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu opened in 2022 and serves students in Grades Pre-K – 11, with courses eventually being offered through Grade 12 and a capacity of over 1,800 students. This beautiful campus is our first to house both an international and bilingual curriculum in one location. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province—home to famous historic sites, cuisine, and culture. Our school is located in a new, high-tech area in the southwest of the city, convenient to the airport and with plenty of green space. Who We're Looking For: ﻿Minimum: Bachelor’s degree. Master's preferred. Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in speaking with parents and students; editing essays; and writing letters of recommendation. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent employment recommendations, and experience working with students and parents. What We Offer At BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our faculty. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff: <ul><li>Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience. </li><li>Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens. </li><li>Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance. </li><li>Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary. </li><li>Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance. </li><li>Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements. </li><li>Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning—enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus. </li><li>Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. </li><li>Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary—allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China. </li><li>Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network. </li></ul>

College Admissions Counselor

LocationHead Office, 175 St John Street

	PositionFundraising

	Advertising Salary£27,170 p.a 

	Vacancy TypePermanent

	Careers Site Advertising End Date24 Sep 2025

	HoursHours Per Week:35

	Working PatternNot Specified

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
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			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.

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Community and Events Fundraising Assistant to join our Fundraising team. If you have strong communication and organisational skills and a desire to be part of positive change, this position is for you!
In this role, you will focus on delivering exceptional customer service, providing vital administrative support, and helping us achieve the team’s income target. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills, as you will lead on projects crucial to Place2Be’s success.
This position is perfect for someone eager to start a career in fundraising or expand their expertise in community and challenge events fundraising.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
 <li>Customer care: Managing the team inbox as first point of contact and speaking confidently with supporters on the phone.</li>
 <li>Admin support: Logging accurate data on our fundraising database (CharityCRM)</li>
 <li>Project Management: Work with the team to lead on projects</li>
 <li>Support on key events and activities including Children’s Mental Health Week and London Landmarks Half Marathon</li>
 <li>Attend event activities, playing a key staff role</li>
 <li>Knowledge Development: stay updated on Charity law, best practices in community and events fundraising, and the fundraising market.</li>
</ul>
Skills Required:
<ul>
 <li>Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and customer service skills.</li>
 <li>Good working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.</li>
 <li>Ability to communicate with a wide range of people both internally and externally.</li>
 <li>Proactive and flexible approach with the ability to collaborate and work well in a team.</li>
 <li>Commitment to creating an equal, diverse, and inclusive culture.</li>
 <li>Strong commitment to our values: Perseverance, Integrity, Creativity, and Compassion.</li>
</ul>

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 24nd September 2025

1st Interview date: 1st and 2nd&nbsp;October 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 
 </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 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#610b0e031221110d0002045303044f0e13064f140a">[email&nbsp;protected]k</a>
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


		
	
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Place2Be

Community and Challenge Events Assistant

LocationHead Office, 175 St John Street

	PositionFundraising

	Advertising Salary£32,395 p.a 

	Vacancy TypePermanent

	Careers Site Advertising End Date24 Sep 2025

	HoursHours Per Week:35

	Working PatternMonday to Friday full time

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			Join our dynamic, collaborative and supportive team as a Trust and Grants Officer. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and adaptability.
If&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;passionate&nbsp;about&nbsp;supporting&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;young&nbsp;people,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on preventing&nbsp;mental&nbsp;health&nbsp;issues&nbsp;this&nbsp;role&nbsp;is&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;for&nbsp;you!
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.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;Closing date for applications: Midnight on 24 September 2025

1st Interview date: 02 October 2025
&nbsp;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.&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 
 </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 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e08a8f8293a0908c818385d28285ce8f9287ce958b">[email&nbsp;protected]</a>
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible



		
	
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Trusts and Grants Officer

LocationHead Office, 175 St John Street

	PositionFundraising

	Advertising Salary £34,365 p.a 

	Vacancy TypePermanent

	Careers Site Advertising End Date16 Sep 2025

	HoursHours Per Week:35

	Working PatternMonday - Friday

	School Website URLNot Specified
 
	 

 

 
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
			We're looking for a Philanthropy &amp; Special Events Officer to join our ambitious fundraising team. In this role you will support on and deliver excellent relationship management and stewardship to a growing portfolio of mid and high value donors to help the team achieve ambitious financial targets. You will also help deliver an exciting calendar of special events including a gala dinner, bespoke donor events with schools and an annual Carol Concert.
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.
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&nbsp;Tuesday 16 September&nbsp;

1st Interview date:&nbsp;Tuesday 23 September (in person at Head Office)&nbsp;
2nd Interview Date: Monday 29th September (online via MS Teams)
&nbsp;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.&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 
 </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 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8fe5e0edfccfffe3eeeceabdedeaa1e0fde8a1fae4">[email&nbsp;protected]k</a>
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


		
	
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Philanthropy & Special Events Officer

LocationCroydon

	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
 
	 

 

 
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<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>&nbsp;</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>
	
		
			&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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 Croydon

LocationGM4 City

	PositionLearning and Practice (L&amp;P)

	Advertising Salary£5,764 pro rata (from FTE of £28,822 p.a) 

	Vacancy TypeFixed Term

	Careers Site Advertising End Date10 Sep 2025

	HoursHours Per Week:0

	Working PatternTuesday or Wednesday

	School Website URL<a href="https://www.larkhillprimary.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.larkhillprimary.co.uk/</a>
 
	 

 

 
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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.
Qualified, creative and ambitious. Sound like you? As a level 4 qualified therapist / counsellor, you’ll not only work in one to one situations with young people providing clinical assessments and interventions, you’ll also engage in the wider school community to strengthen skills, and promote understanding of child mental health and the importance of early intervention. 
As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you’ll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. 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.
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.&nbsp;Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on: 10/09/2025
Interview date:17/09/2025
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:
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 <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>
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We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.&nbsp;We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team on 020 7923 5050 or email&nbsp;<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0cacfc2d3e0d0ccc1c3c592c2c58ecfd2c78ed5cb">[email&nbsp;protected]</a>
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Place2Be Counsellor, Lark Hill Community Primary School, Manchester

Croydon Drop In (CDI) are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Qualified Volunteer Counsellor to work within our award-winning Voluntary Sector services. The post-holder will work within our safeguarding protocols to provide safe interventions for children and young people using evidence-based methodologies. The post holder will safely work with people across different cultural backgrounds and ages and will be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Counselling is delivered by experienced qualified contracted counsellors, and our team is supported by qualified volunteer counsellors who wish to give back to the community, require a stepping stone to a paid counselling role or are independently working toward increasing their client contact hours or are working toward their accreditation.
To meet the standard criteria you will:
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<li>Ba a graduate or at post graduate level in counselling or have completed a level 4 Diploma or equivalent in Therapeutic Counselling</li>
<li>Be a Registered Member or an Accredited Member of the BACP membership or equivalent with a professional standards authority (e.g. UKCP, HPC)</li>
<li>Have two years minimum duration of personal counselling or psychotherapy.</li>
<li>Commit to delivering 4 hours counselling (1 evening) per week to young people of the service</li>
<li>Have 1 years’ experience of delivering counselling in a counselling agency or similar setting</li>
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If you are interesting in becoming a Qualified Volunteer Counsellor within the Community Counselling Team please&nbsp;<a href="https://croydondropin.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Volunteer-Counsellor-June-25.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>&nbsp;for full details before applying. For an informal discussion please call John Hylton 07519 201 281 (<a href="mailto:johnhylton@croydondropin.org.uk" target="_blank">johnhylton@croydondropin.org.uk</a>)

Croydon Drop In

Croydon Drop In (CDI)

Qualified Volunteer Counsellor

Rethink Mental Illness are looking for an experienced Counsellor to join or team at HMP Haverigg&nbsp;This role is a part time role working 18.75 hours&nbsp;Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.&nbsp;As a Counsellor you will work&nbsp;as part of an integrated mental health team within the prison, providing brief counselling for depressive symptoms secondary to a compact life event e.g. bereavement or adjustment in line with Step 2 IAPT guidelines. This is delivered over a brief model (6-8 session) in either 1:1 or group settings. I support with wider mental health activities, such as service promotion, peer mentors, mental health initiatives and service improvement activities.&nbsp; Role specific supervision will be provided in line with BACP guidelines.Who are we? &nbsp; &nbsp; We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”  &nbsp; It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.  &nbsp; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp; Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp; &nbsp; We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status. &nbsp; Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp; We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.&nbsp;We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please see further details on our website &nbsp; You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!&nbsp; If you have any questions about the position, please contact - <a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;IND1

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