Counsellor/Therapist Student Placement

Key info

·       Please note this is a voluntary position

·       Deadline for applications: 11th November

·       Start date: Placement to start in January 2025

·       Hours: Dependent based on availability

·       Location: Cambridgeshire (ability to travel across Cambridgeshire is required for this role)

About Cambridge Acorn Project

Cambridge Acorn Project is a well-respected therapeutic charity in Cambridgeshire. We do holistic therapeutic work with children and families who have experienced trauma and are facing financial hardship. We are a responsive, justice-focused charity where children and their families who have lived through adverse experiences can access support quickly and in a way that is meaningful for them. 

The role

We are looking for committed trainee counsellors and therapists to join us as students on placement to work with children and young people (CYP) and adults.

Please note that the placement will be mainly with CYP (in primary or secondary school settings). There may be some opportunities for one to one counselling with parents/carers, however, we are not currently offering adult-only placements.

Responsibilities and main duties

• To undertake pieces of therapeutic work with CYP or with CYP and families as agreed with the supervisor.
• To use evidence-based therapeutic interventions with children and families.
• To support with community initiatives, including wellbeing drop-ins or projects.
• To ensure all client case notes, assessments, and any other documentation are completed in accordance with the policies and procedures of Cambridge Acorn Project.
• To attend supervision and clinical supervision at agreed times*
• To carry out any other activities that may reasonably be requested by the management team, drawing on broader skills and knowledge.
• Maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.
• Staying up to date with and adhering to organisational policies, including safeguarding.

*Please note that Cambridge Acorn Projects offers non-clinical group supervision only. Students conducting placement with us remain responsible for ensuring they access clinical supervision in line with the requirements of their student registration. Cambridge Acorn Project offers internal line management and case management supervision but is unable to pay for students’ personal clinical supervision.

How to apply

In order to apply for this placement, please download the student placement pack and application from our website.

Please note that we follow a safe recruitment process and therefore cannot accept CVs.

If you require the job pack and/or application in an alternative format please contact us on the email above.

Deadline to submit you application: Monday 11th of November 2024