30/04/2026
+ Qualified Self-Employed School Counsellor (CYP)
+ Placement Student School Counsellor Opportunities (3 Positions)
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:
1 x Qualified Self-Employed Counsellor
3 x Placement Student Counsellors
to join our supportive, relational, and values-led team within a secondary school setting.
This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a reflective, faith-informed service, making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.
+ The Role (Qualified Counsellor)
* 1–2 days per week (term-time) within a secondary school in Derby
* Delivering 1:1 counselling sessions to 5–6 students per day
* Working as part of a wider, integrated wellbeing provision within the school
* Maintaining accurate clinical notes and managing safeguarding and communication appropriately
Fee: £200 per day (self-employed contract)
About You
* Qualified counsellor (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent)
*Training and experience aligned with the BACP CYP Competency Framework
*Experience working with children and young people (CYP)
*Able to work independently within a school setting
*Committed to ethical and professional practice
+ Placement Opportunities (Student Counsellors)
We are offering 3 placement opportunities for counsellors in training who are passionate about supporting children and young people.
Placement students will:
* Deliver 1:1 counselling within a supported school environment in Derby
* Gain valuable experience working specifically with CYP clients
*Receive regular support, guidance, and opportunities for reflective practice
About You (Placement Students)
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 Competency Framework and ACC requirements
*Engage in regular supervision and reflective practice
*Be passionate about supporting young people in a school environment
What We Offer (All Roles)
* A warm, relational, and supportive team environment
* Group peer supervision
* Access to CPD and ongoing professional development
* The opportunity to contribute to a values-driven, faith-informed service
Safeguarding
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements in line with working with children and young people.
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 within a school-based setting, 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.
Revive Counselling & Wellbeing CIC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. All appointments will be made on merit, subject to the Genuine Occupational Requirement outlined above.
How to Apply
To apply, please request and complete an application form by emailing:
pauladaley@revivewellbeing.org
Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026
(We reserve the right to close applications early if suitable candidates are identified, so early application is encouraged.)
Interview Process
Interviews will be arranged with shortlisted applicants and held online at a mutually convenient time.
