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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			
Do you want to work in a friendly, committed and established Mental Health service, where your knowledge and skills will be valued? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act provisions? Are you interested / experienced in providing treatment for women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders? If so, then join the team at Spring Wood Lodge hospital!
This permanent Consultant Psychiatrist position (37.5 hours per week) will see you join the established multidisciplinary team at Spring Wood Lodge. The service has 21 beds across two wards in a locked rehabilitation setting providing treatment for women with mental disorders including personality disorders. The wards are well supported by a full complement of multidisciplinary team.&nbsp;
You will act as a Consultant / Responsible Clinician for patients in this setting. You will have CCT in General Adult or Forensic psychiatry and experience of working with and leading multidisciplinary teams.&nbsp; You will be part of an environment that specialises in providing rehabilitation utilising positive behavioural support principles and empowering service users in their recovery.&nbsp;
Spring Wood Lodge is located in the outskirts of Leeds at Guiseley and has close links to NHS services with established care pathways. It has excellent transport links to Bradford, Leeds and is within a short distance of Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Your responsibilities will include:
<ul type="disc">
 <li>Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.</li>
 <li>Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).</li>
 <li>Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients.</li>
 <li>Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy.</li>
 <li>Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff.</li>
 <li>Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies.</li>
</ul>
To be successful in this role, you will:
<ul type="disc">
 <li>Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent</li>
 <li>Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions</li>
 <li>Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health</li>
 <li>Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues</li>
 <li>Have previous Consultant experience in a management role</li>
</ul>
What you will get:
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 <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
 <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
 <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
 <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
 <li>Life Assurance&nbsp;for added peace of mind.</li>
 <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
 <li>Free meals while on duty</li>
 <li>Employee Assistance Services</li>
 <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
 <li>Wellbeing support and activities&nbsp;to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
 <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
 <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
</ul>
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
		
	
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<h2>Job summary</h2>
 Empowering young minds and changing futures. You`re someone who cares deeply about making a differencenot just for today, but for a young person`s entire future. You bring a blend of&nbsp;clinical expertise, compassion, and creativity, ready to meet children and young people where they are&nbsp;and help them move forward with confidence. You`ll need to be a&nbsp;qualified Mental Health Practitioner, confident in using therapeutic interventions&nbsp;like CBT or solution-focused techniques, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges. But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect.&nbsp;You`re a&nbsp;natural collaborator, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners, and you&nbsp;understand the power of early support in educational settings. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust and safety. You`re&nbsp;reflective, adaptable and committed to learning, with the drive to&nbsp;grow professionally&nbsp;and the values to guide others through difficult moments with&nbsp;hope and respect. If you`re excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive, forward-thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive - we`d love to hear from you.



 <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and skilled professional to join us as a Mental Health Practitioner. You`ll be passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people, thrive in collaborative environments, and be ready to make a real difference in educational settings. This role is remote with occasional travel. All interventions with children, young people &amp; families will be delivered remotely. Essential Criteria <ul> <li>Hold a relevant qualification such as EMHP, CYP IAPT, Registered Social Worker, or Registered Mental Health Nurse.</li> <li>&nbsp;Proven ability to deliver 1:1 therapeutic interventions with children, families, and groups, including parenting programs.</li> <li>Experience conducting mental health assessments, evaluating risks, and taking appropriate action.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding, educational environments, and capacity and consent issues, including Gillick competence.</li> <li>Experience supporting children with social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties, anxiety, and mood disorders.</li> <li>Exceptional communication and organisational skills, with a self motivated, team focused approach.</li> </ul> Additional qualifications such as a teaching degree, Youth Mental Health First Aid training, or an advanced degree are welcomed but not essential. Experience in healthcare or education settings, working with vulnerable groups, and monitoring outcomes would further enhance your application. If this sounds like you, we`d love to see your application.



 <h3>About us</h3>
 Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. Benefits We offer a range of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)</li> <li>Life assurance at 2 x basic salary</li> <li>Competitive contributory pension scheme</li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service</li> <li>Enhanced sick pay</li> <li>Excellent learning &amp; development opportunities and career progression</li> <li>Annual performance/salary review</li> </ul> Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people! Closing date: 01/02/2026 Interview date: 17/02/2026


 
 
 <h2>Details</h2>
 <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
 02 January 2026

 
 <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
 Other

 
 

 
 
 <h3>Salary</h3>
 
 £31,962 to £39,172 a year
 
 
 
 

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

 

 
 <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
 
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
 
 685
 

 
 
 
 <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
 
 
 2nd Floor
 Marlborough House
 York Business Park
 North Yorkshire
 YO26 6RW
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 Empowering young minds and changing futures. You`re someone who cares deeply about making a differencenot just for today, but for a young person`s entire future. You bring a blend of&nbsp;clinical expertise, compassion, and creativity, ready to meet children and young people where they are&nbsp;and help them move forward with confidence. You`ll need to be a&nbsp;qualified Mental Health Practitioner, confident in using therapeutic interventions&nbsp;like CBT or solution-focused techniques, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges. But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect.&nbsp;You`re a&nbsp;natural collaborator, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners, and you&nbsp;understand the power of early support in educational settings. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust and safety. You`re&nbsp;reflective, adaptable and committed to learning, with the drive to&nbsp;grow professionally&nbsp;and the values to guide others through difficult moments with&nbsp;hope and respect. If you`re excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive, forward-thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive - we`d love to hear from you.
 

 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 Empowering young minds and changing futures. You`re someone who cares deeply about making a differencenot just for today, but for a young person`s entire future. You bring a blend of&nbsp;clinical expertise, compassion, and creativity, ready to meet children and young people where they are&nbsp;and help them move forward with confidence. You`ll need to be a&nbsp;qualified Mental Health Practitioner, confident in using therapeutic interventions&nbsp;like CBT or solution-focused techniques, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges. But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect.&nbsp;You`re a&nbsp;natural collaborator, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners, and you&nbsp;understand the power of early support in educational settings. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust and safety. You`re&nbsp;reflective, adaptable and committed to learning, with the drive to&nbsp;grow professionally&nbsp;and the values to guide others through difficult moments with&nbsp;hope and respect. If you`re excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive, forward-thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive - we`d love to hear from you.
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Person Specification</h2>
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Core professional &amp;/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with associated professional registration as appropriate.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with CYPF facing mental &amp; emotional health challenges</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 <h4>Desirable</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of delivery of evidenced based psychological intervention for anxiety and low mood in children and young people.</li>
 
 <li>Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge &amp; confidence in the self-management of mild mental health &amp; emotional wellbeing issues.</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of safeguarding issues</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others </li>
 
 <li>Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 <h4>Desirable</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with other vulnerable groups</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_3">
 
 Additional Criteria
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing interventions with children</li>
 
 <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing advice and support with families</li>
 
 <li>Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk</li>
 
 <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
 
 <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li>
 
 <li>Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.</li>
 
 <li>Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 Person Specification
 
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Core professional &amp;/or clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with associated professional registration as appropriate.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with CYPF facing mental &amp; emotional health challenges</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 <h4>Desirable</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of working therapeutically with CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs.</li>
 
 <li>Experience of delivery of evidenced based psychological intervention for anxiety and low mood in children and young people.</li>
 
 <li>Experience supporting CYPF to improve skills, knowledge &amp; confidence in the self-management of mild mental health &amp; emotional wellbeing issues.</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of safeguarding issues</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others </li>
 
 <li>Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 <h4>Desirable</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for childrens emotional wellbeing</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working in education, communities and/or social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li>
 
 <li>Experience of working with other vulnerable groups</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_3">
 
 Additional Criteria
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing interventions with children</li>
 
 <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic emotional wellbeing advice and support with families</li>
 
 <li>Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk</li>
 
 <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
 
 <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li>
 
 <li>Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need.</li>
 
 <li>Ongoing commitment to maintain professional registration requirements.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 <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>
 
 


 
 
 
 
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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>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Compass
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 2nd Floor
 Marlborough House
 York Business Park
 North Yorkshire
 YO26 6RW
 
 

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

 



 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Compass
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 2nd Floor
 Marlborough House
 York Business Park
 North Yorkshire
 YO26 6RW
 
 

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

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		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
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 <li>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!&nbsp;Click this link to view a map of our placement schools:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">Placement Map</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a></li>
 <li>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</li>
 <li>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</li>
 <li>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</li>
</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.
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 <li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement*.</li>
 <li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li>
 <li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.</li>
 <li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li>
 <li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li>
 <li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li>
 <li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over&nbsp;⅔&nbsp;of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.</li>
 <li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li>
</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>
	
		
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You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:
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 <li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 - 12 months.</li>
 <li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li>
</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; 
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Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.
We continue to pilot,&nbsp;trial&nbsp;and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales&nbsp;is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and schools we support.&nbsp;We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.
Our values:
We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do: 
Compassion&nbsp;– We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders.
Integrity&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.
Perseverance&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.
Creativity&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;
		
	

 
 
 
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Registered Mental Health Nurse - Lead Care Team

A leading mental health charity in the UK is seeking Counsellors on Placement to offer emotional and therapeutic support to children aged 4-18. Applicants should be fully qualified or studying counseling at recognized levels. You'll need to commit to at least one day per week and will benefit from tailored training workshops and clinical supervision. This role is an essential stepping stone into a career in child counseling, particularly in primary and secondary schools, with opportunities for further development.

School Counselling Placement: Term-Time & Supervision

<ul><li>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!Click this link to view a map of our placement schools:Placement Map</li><li>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</li><li>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</li><li>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that isenhanced, checked forchildren's and adult's barred list, and isregistered on the Update Service.</li></ul>Counsellorson Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.<ul><li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement .</li><li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li><li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.</li><li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li><li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li><li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li><li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.</li><li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li></ul> Counting your hoursAll 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 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 InclusionPlace2Be 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. About You You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:<ul><li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 - 12 months.</li><li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li></ul>We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply. Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details. About Us Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people.Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child's ability to engage in school life. Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system. Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build 'mentally healthy' schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.We continue to pilot, trial and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The Princess of Walesis 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,familiesand schools we support. We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassionand 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 - We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders.Integrity - We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.Perseverance - We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.Creativity - We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.

Mental Health Practitioner/Therapist Salary: up to £46,178 per annum Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week (p/t, term time may be considered) Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team within Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health and learning disability services. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner/Therapist. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in a CAMHS or relevant mental health setting. We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits. Cambian Spring Hill School Cambian Spring Hill School is a 38 - 52 week residential and day school for children and young people aged 8-19 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum, associated challenging behaviours, learning and communication difficulties and complex needs. The school provides education and care through a mixture of individualised programmes and a broad curriculum to learn, progress and work towards each student's personal best. Learning opportunities are provided to facilitate personal aspirations, celebrate success and work towards a meaningful transition into the adult world. Spring Hill School has a range of therapeutic support on site which focuses on proactively supporting each student's complex needs. The service provides an environment where multidisciplinary support is key to ensuring outstanding outcomes for the students. Job Role You will be providing a therapeutic service to children and young people placed within Spring Hill School by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through consultation and training to Residential and Educational staff, direct therapeutic work, care planning and management in conjunction with the Multi-disciplinary team. Dependant on your experience you may be required to supervise other Mental Health Practitioners, Healthcare Students and Therapy Assistants. The core of your role you will be providing specialist assessments and intervention for the children and young people within the Education setting. So, subsequently you will formulate and implement plans of therapeutic intervention / management of children and young people's presentation based on psychological understanding the difficulties within current evidence-based practice, in conjunction with the wider MDT at the setting. You will also be working closely with the staff teams providing consultation and training as appropriate. Further duties are described in the attached Job Description. Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team. Essential <ul> <li>An individual who is passionate about enabling children and young people to achieve positive outcomes</li> <li>Qualified Therapist/mental health practitioner registered with a relevant professional body</li> <li>Experience of working in CAMHS or a relevant mental health provision</li> <li>Registered with relevant professional body</li> <li>Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.</li> <li>Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.</li> </ul> Beneficial <ul> <li>Experience of working in an education setting</li> <li>Experience of working with looked after children</li> </ul> In return we offer: <ul> <li>Full support from a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Regular clinical supervision</li> <li>Meetings and peer support</li> <li>Developmental opportunities</li> <li>Research opportunities &amp; support</li> <li>Internal/external training on new initiatives</li> </ul> You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

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