Place2Be Counsellor, Ark St Alban's Academy, Birmingham

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 a qualified, creative, and ambitious Level 4 therapist/counsellor. In this role, you will work one-to-one with young people, providing clinical assessments and interventions. You will also engage with the wider school community to strengthen skills and promote understanding of child mental health and the importance of early intervention.

As part of a large community across the United Kingdom, you will have opportunities to bring fresh ideas to help shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You will have access to extensive training and development opportunities and a clear pathway to develop and grow your career.

This is 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 possible, using the STAR model (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.

Closing date for applications: 28/08/2025

Interview date: TBC

At Place2Be, whether you're working in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising, every role can make a difference to a young person.

We ask that you bring your best self to your role. We are committed to welcoming you into our community and helping you progress because we know that your success leads to the best outcomes for the children we support. Here are some benefits we offer:

• Annual leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to support your career progression
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile phone discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days for your 'you' time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We especially 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. During your application, you can indicate if you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the scheme. We commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria outlined in the job role.

If you have questions about the scheme or need adjustments to complete your application, please contact the recruitment team at or email .