12/06/2026
Placement Student School Counsellor Opportunity
Revive Counselling & Wellbeing CIC
Are you passionate about walking alongside children and young people at a time when being heard truly matters?
At Revive Counselling & Wellbeing CIC, our vision is to help children, young people and families live life to the full through accessible, compassionate counselling and wellbeing support. As we grow our school-based provision within a secondary school in Derby, we are seeking a Placement Student School Counsellor to join our supportive, relational and values-led team.
This is more than a placement opportunity – it is a chance to develop your skills, deepen your practice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a supportive and reflective environment.
The Role
Placement Student School Counsellor
We are offering a placement opportunity for counsellors in training who are passionate about supporting children and young people.
Placement students will:
- Deliver one-to-one counselling within a supported secondary school environment in Derby.
- Work with children and young people presenting with a range of emotional, relational and wellbeing needs.
- Gain valuable experience working specifically with children and young people.
- Maintain appropriate clinical records and contribute to service monitoring requirements.
- Receive regular support, guidance and opportunities for reflective practice.
- Work within Revive's policies, safeguarding procedures, values and professional standards.
About You
You must be enrolled on a counselling course that:
- Includes specific training for working with children and young people; and
- Allows placement hours to be gained through CYP client work.
You will also:
- Work in line with the BACP Children and Young People Competence Framework, ACC and Revives ethical standards and your training provider's requirements.
- Engage in regular supervision and reflective practice.
- Demonstrate emotional maturity, self-awareness and a commitment to ethical practice.
- Be passionate about supporting young people within an educational setting.
- Be willing to work in alignment with Revive Counselling & Wellbeing CIC's Christian ethos, vision and values.
What We Offer
- A warm, relational and supportive team environment.
- Group peer supervision.
- Access to CPD and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Valuable experience of counselling children and young people within a school setting.
- The opportunity to contribute to a values-driven, faith-informed service.
Christian Ethos and Genuine Occupational Requirement
Revive Counselling & Wellbeing CIC is a Christian organisation whose ethos and values underpin the delivery of our services. Due to the nature of this role and the requirement to work in alignment with and actively support this ethos, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian for this role, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
We welcome applications from practising Christians who can contribute to the faith-informed culture and values of the organisation. However, applications will also be considered from individuals who, whilst not identifying as Christian, can demonstrate a genuine commitment to working in accordance with Revive's Christian ethos, values and ways of working, and who are able to support the organisation's mission and objectives.
All applicants must be committed to delivering services in a manner that reflects Revive's values and to working respectfully and inclusively with people of all faiths and none.
Safeguarding
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements in line with working with children and young people.
Revive Counselling & Wellbeing CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and placement students to share this commitment.
How to Apply
To apply, please request and complete an application form by emailing:
[email protected]
Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026
(We reserve the right to close applications early should sufficient suitable applications be received.)
Interview Process
Interviews will be arranged with shortlisted applicants and held online at a mutually convenient time.
