Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!
We are currently recruiting for placements in Highsted Grammar on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Click this link to view the Place2Be placement school map: Placement Map
Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.
We recruit for Counsellors to start in school in January, April, or September in line with school term time. Please note the recruitment and onboarding process can take 2-3 months.
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.
All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is enhanced, checked for children’s and adult’s barred list, and is registered on the Update Service.
Role Description
Counsellors on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.
* Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognised clinical placement.
* We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.
* 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.
* Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities to stay beyond one year.
* You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year, recognised as continuing professional development time.
* Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, recognised by BACP and UKCP.
* A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be; over two-thirds of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.
* We have places available in projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.
Counting your hours
All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with bodies such as BACP and UKCP. If you need clinical hours for your course, check with your course tutor whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you want experience working with children and young people, you can still apply for a second placement.
Diversity and Inclusion
Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and encourages applications from all community sections. We are particularly interested in attracting applicants from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, for clinical roles, we are keen to attract male candidates to reflect the diversity of partner schools and communities.
About You
You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:
* Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If in your first year, you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9-12 months.
* Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy. If in your first year, relevant experience of direct work with children is required.
We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment, please apply. 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 professional development to improve the emotional well-being of children, young people, families, teachers, and school staff. The charity supports a school community of around 243,000 children and young people in 500 UK primary and secondary schools.
Our services include counselling, creative work, and play to build resilience early in life, supporting children's engagement in school. Our work is part of the CAMHS system, focusing on early intervention.
We train around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement annually, building their skills and experience. We also offer professional development programmes on mental health and well-being for school staff. Our goal is to foster 'mentally healthy' schools and communities where children can thrive.
Our work is supported by HRH The Princess of Wales, our Royal Patron, and we are a founding partner of Heads Together. We collaborate with various charities and organizations to improve outcomes for children and families. Our core values are perseverance, integrity, compassion, and creativity, guiding our work with some of the UK's most vulnerable children and families.
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