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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>
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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>
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*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>
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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>
	
		
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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.&nbsp;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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Counsellor on Placement Glasgow & Renfrewshire

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Counsellor (EAP)

Our client runs a multi award winning leisure resort based on the Picturesque Isle of Arran. They are looking for passionate therapists with enthusiasm &amp; personality to complement their existing beauty therapy team. About the role We are looking for an experienced and passionate Spa Therapist to join our clients award winning spa team. They are proud to work with a luxurious skincare brand ishga to deliver luxurious treatments and memorable experiences to their guests. In this role you will <ul> <li>reassure guests that they are in safe hands and deliver five-star service from their arrival at the spa to their departure.</li> <li>perform all core treatments to the highest standard, following brand-specific routines and requirements.</li> <li>actively maintain a good knowledge of spa services and products and take part in ongoing training activities within the spa.</li> <li>upsell treatments and retail products wherever possible to increase sales</li> <li>responsible for completing any other tasks and duties that may be deemed necessary as requested by the Senior Therapist and Spa Manager.</li> </ul> To be a good fit for this role you will <ul> <li>have completed an HND/ NVQ level 3 in Beauty Therapy (or equivalent qualification)</li> <li>be confident to do all aspects of beauty confidently from massages and facials to waxing and pedicures.</li> <li>have previous experience working in a Spa environment</li> <li>ideally, you will previously have worked with ishga products - Desirable</li> </ul> Our client offer their therapists comprehensive in-house training throughout their careers including the opportunity to complete certified ishga training. The organisation offer a wide range of exclusive team member benefits including: - <ul> <li>Full Leisure Membership with unlimited access to the swimming pools, thermal suites, well equipped gym and multi-purpose game hall</li> <li>Free bike hire</li> <li>Exclusive resort discounts</li> <li>Share of resort tips (paid monthly)</li> <li>Employee wellbeing and assistance programme</li> <li>Team and social activities.</li> <li>Long service benefits</li> <li>Referral scheme</li> <li>Training and development opportunities</li> <li>Modern live-in accommodation available</li> <li>Free uniform</li> </ul> Our clients team are Awesome; displaying professionalism, honesty and a fun and creative manner in everything they do. Everyone's passion and personality is what makes them an award winning team.

Spa Therapist - Isle of Arran

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Glasgow/ Cardiff / London, United KingdomAt the forefront of shaping consumer behaviour in the energy sector, Ofgem is harnessing behavioural science to combat some of the most pressing challenges of our time. We're looking for a Senior Behavioural Scientist to join us and apply cutting-edge insights to inform policy, optimise market interventions, and drive better outcomes for consumers.Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers - especially vulnerable people.We're offering a 12-month fixed-term contract with the chance to apply your expertise in behavioural science within a high-profile and fast-moving policy environment. You'll be part of a well-established function known for its leadership in behavioural insights, working on innovative projects that will help shape the future of the energy market. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to translate behavioural research into meaningful regulatory and consumer outcomes.You'll lead high-impact behavioural research projects, bringing your experience in trial design and online experimentation to continue to grow our ability to provide behaviourally informed empirical evidence through in-house online and field experiments. You will design and test interventions that influence real-world energy consumption and consumer engagement, and work alongside policy teams to embed behavioural science into decision-making.We're looking for someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in behavioural research, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences. You'll need a solid grounding in behavioural science or behavioural economics, as well as experience designing and delivering behavioural experiments and research methodologies.At Ofgem, you'll join a collaborative and inclusive workplace, where behavioural insights play a key role in shaping regulatory policy. This is your chance to work on real-world challenges, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the transition towards a more flexible and sustainable energy market.We have a critical purpose to embed behavioural science in policy and regulation, ensuring that interventions are evidence-based, consumer-focused, and effective. Your work will help drive innovation in the energy sector, supporting consumers and businesses in making smarter, more sustainable choices. Responsibilities <ul><li>Delivery: Lead the delivery of high-quality behavioural research/projects to provide evidence that helps Ofgem to deliver on its strategic priorities, ensuring effective project management and quality assurance.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement/influencing: Build strong, effective relationships, collaborating with policy teams across Ofgem to use behavioural science and/or economics to answer complex questions. Build relationships with external stakeholders to maximise partnership and collaboration opportunities e.g. ensure Ofgem benefits from behavioural science research conducted by academia.</li><li>Communication/impact: Draft clear and concise documents, including briefings, reports, and presentations and present work at internal forums. Help build capability and raise visibility of Behavioural Science in Ofgem. Increase Ofgem's impact as a regulatory leader in Behavioural Science by representing Ofgem at external events, conferences etc to showcase the work of behavioural science in Ofgem.</li><li>Innovation: Keep abreast of advances in the field of Behavioural Science and how this can be applied in Ofgem.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Hands-on experience of behavioural research and statistical analysis (including designing and programming online experiments, other experimental and quasi-experimental methods and literature reviews) with proven experience of personally delivering online experiments (LEAD)</li><li>Advanced knowledge and understanding of behavioural science and/or behavioural economics with an up to date understanding of the key literature (LEAD)</li><li>Experience of applying behavioural science in a real-world setting (e.g. in a regulatory, government, academia or consultancy role)</li><li>Ability to distil complex subject matter into relevant messages for different audiences - both orally and in writing, combined with excellent drafting skills.</li><li>Experience working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders</li><li>Applied experience of wider qualitative and quantitative research approaches.</li><li>Understanding of energy policy issues - particularly around retail markets and Net Zero.</li></ul>

Senior Behavioural Scientist

Glasgow/ Cardiff / London, United KingdomAt Ofgem, we stand at the forefront of tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time: combating the global energy crisis, accelerating the transition to Net Zero, and safeguarding energy consumers. We're looking for a Lead Behavioural Scientist to lead transformative behavioural science initiatives that will shape the energy landscape for generations to come.Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers - especially vulnerable people.We're offering a permanent role where you can make a direct impact on critical issues such as reducing carbon emissions, encouraging sustainable energy use, and protecting vulnerable consumers. This is a high-profile role where you will oversee complex behavioural research, collaborate with leading academics, and influence policymaking at the highest levels. You'll drive our behavioural science strategy, ensuring it underpins key decisions and fosters innovative solutions across our organisation.We're looking for a collaborative, strategic thinker with extensive experience in behavioural science, behavioural economics, or a related field. You'll be an experienced leader with the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge interventions, influencing policy, and driving impactful research that addresses consumer challenges while advancing our Net Zero goals.This role offers the opportunity to work on multiple impactful projects, delivering high-quality research with the potential to influence industry and government practices. As the behavioural science lead, you'll engage with senior internal and external stakeholders, providing strategic oversight and technical expertise to enhance our evidence-based decision-making.At Ofgem, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment. You'll take the lead in a team that values innovation, diversity, and professional development, with opportunities to collaborate with top-tier academics and industry experts.We have a critical purpose to advance the understanding of human behaviour to deliver innovative energy solutions and empower consumers on the journey to Net Zero. This is your opportunity to lead research that will shape the future of the energy sector and improve the lives of millions across Great Britain. Responsibilities <ul><li>Strategy: Set Ofgem's behavioural science strategy as our internal Behavioural Science expert, providing technical oversight and advanced analysis on behavioural science related matters including experimental/evaluation methods, behavioural economics and behaviour change to teams across Ofgem, Ofgem Boards, and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Delivery: Lead and oversee delivery of complex high-quality behavioural research/projects to provide evidence that helps Ofgem to deliver on its strategic priorities, ensuring effective project management and quality assurance.</li><li>Leadership: Support the development of a high-performing team based on effective resource management, ongoing support and professional development. Manage a small team of multidisciplinary experts, providing inclusive leadership, using your expertise to provide comprehensive knowledge sharing, support and development that demonstrate commitment to Ofgem values and promote diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Innovation: Be the focal point for technical advice relating to behavioural science. Keep abreast of advances in the field, provide guidance on methodological challenges and encourage and support staff to consider new and innovative methods.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement/influencing: Build strong, effective relationships, collaborating with senior leaders across Ofgem to use behavioural science and/or economics to answer complex questions. Build Behavioural Science capability in Ofgem, driving awareness, fostering buy-in at all levels and equipping teams with the necessary tools to integrate and embed behavioural approaches in their work. Build relationships with external stakeholders to maximise partnership and collaboration opportunities e.g. ensure Ofgem benefits from behavioural science research conducted by academia.</li><li>Communication/impact: Increase Ofgem's impact as a regulatory leader in Behavioural Science by representing Ofgem at external events, conferences etc to showcase the work of behavioural science and wider analytical work in Ofgem. Draft clear and concise documents, including briefing, reports, and management papers.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Breadth and depth of relevant applied experience in behavioural analysis, behavioural economics and research methods (e.g. experimental, quasi-experimental, user experience, design, quant, qual, data science) within a complex organisation, with proven experience of personally delivering online experiments (Lead criteria)</li><li>Significant experience of leading behavioural science/economics teams, including effective team and people leadership and setting and delivering a vision and strategy to achieve organisational objectives. (Lead criteria)</li><li>Ability to distil complex subject matter into relevant messages for different audiences - both orally and in writing, combined with excellent drafting skills.</li><li>Advanced knowledge and understanding of the key issues, trends, frameworks, approaches and latest techniques in behavioural science and ability to apply a behavioural science lens to help solve complex policy problems and communicate the value of a behavioural approach effectively to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working collaboratively with diverse colleagues, planning, overseeing and supporting teams to deliver high quality analytical work.</li><li>Advanced statistical analysis skills (e.g. using Python, R, Stata etc), proficiency in programming experiments and an ability to develop/coach others to develop skills.</li></ul>

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