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Counsellor on Placement Warwickshire, Castle Donington
Client: Place2Be
Location: Castle Donington, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 11f1c6326f3f
Job Views: 5
Posted: 14.07.2025
Expiry Date: 28.08.2025
Job Description:
About The Role
Please review the Placement Map link below before applying, which shows all placement locations available for Midlands including the location for this vacancy. Ensure you can travel to at least one or more schools from this map. You will be asked to mention the schools in your application. Note this is not an indication of spaces, but we try our best to accommodate your chosen schools.
Midlands - Placement Map
Placement counsellors provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation committed to the BACP ethical framework, our counsellors are dedicated to improving mental health and well-being.
* Place2Be offers regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognised clinical placement.
* We provide a comprehensive induction and daily clinical supervision.
* You need to be available for at least one day per week to work therapeutically with up to 3 children, offering one-to-one counselling.
* Placements are during term time for one academic year, with opportunities to extend.
* You can attend up to six workshops per year, recognised as CPD.
* Sessions with children count as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, recognised by BACP and UKCP.
* This placement is a valuable step into a career with Place2Be; over two-thirds of our clinical staff started as placement counsellors.
* Opportunities are available in primary and secondary schools nationwide.
Counting your hours
All clinical hours on placement can contribute towards accreditation with bodies like BACP and UKCP. If you need hours for your course, check with your tutor if child hours are accepted. If not, you can apply as a second placement.
Diversity and Inclusion
Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. We are also keen to attract male candidates to reflect community diversity. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS/PVG check. Please apply for only one vacancy; location preferences can be changed later.
About You
You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist, or studying towards one, with the following qualifications:
* Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above) or a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling if in your first year.
* Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapy, with relevant experience if in your first year.
We welcome applications from suitable counsellors on placement who are eager to thrive in this rewarding environment.
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