Counsellor on Placement North West London

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

• 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. 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 will 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 registered on the Update Service.

Counsellors on placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organization that adopts the BACP ethical framework, counsellors are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.

• Place2Be provides high support through regular supervision, tailored training workshops, and a well-recognized clinical placement.
• We offer a comprehensive induction program 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 term-time only and last for one academic year, with opportunities for extension.
• You can attend up to six optional workshops per year, recognized as CPD time.
• Sessions with children count as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, recognized by BACP and UKCP.
• A placement can be a stepping stone into a career with Place2Be; over two-thirds of our clinical staff were once placement counsellors.
• We have positions available in primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Counting your hours

All clinical hours on placement can be used for accreditation with bodies like BACP and UKCP. Check with your course tutor if child hours are accepted for your course. If not, you can still apply for a placement as a second placement to gain experience working with children and young people.

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. We are also particularly interested in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

About You

You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist, or studying towards one of these at the following levels:

• Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). First-year students should have completed a full academic year of a Certificate Course or equivalent of 9-12 months.
• Degree, MSc, or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy. First-year students should have relevant experience working directly with children.

We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this environment, please apply. View/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for more details.

About Us

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and professional development to improve emotional wellbeing. We support 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. We focus on early intervention as part of the CAMHS system. We train approximately 1,200 Counsellors on Placement annually, and offer professional development for school staff to create healthier school environments.

Our work is supported by our Royal Patron, HRH The Princess of Wales, 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 vulnerable children and families.