Student/Trainee Counsellor Placement (2 Positions)
Closing Date: 09/10/2026
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust is offering two unpaid student counsellor placements. We ask for a minimum commitment of 12 months.
For over 40 years, the Trust has provided therapeutic, wellbeing, and practical support to children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the Isle of Wight. Our multidisciplinary team delivers short-term therapy (typically 6 to 12 sessions) using a range of approaches, including person-centred counselling, CBT, and art therapy.
As a Tier 2 service, we support young people with moderate clinical needs and work closely with agencies such as Children’s Services, MHST, and CAMHS. All referrals are assessed through a robust triage process before allocation.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Have completed, or be currently completing, a minimum Level 4 Counselling qualification
- Be enrolled on a course leading to qualification with a PSA-accredited professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCPS)
- Be approved, or awaiting approval, for placement by their training provider
- Be permitted by their course to work with children and young people under 16
- Be available to work face-to-face in Newport and, where required, educational settings
- Be able to work within the Trust’s operating hours (remote-only placements are not available)
What You Will Do
With the support of experienced supervisors and clinical leaders, you will:
- Deliver counselling sessions to children and young people on the Isle of Wight
- Maintain accurate clinical records using our digital systems
- Monitor and evaluate therapeutic outcomes
- Work collaboratively with parents and families where appropriate
- Attend clinical team meetings and training events
- Contribute to the wider clinical team
Application Requirements
Please submit your CV and covering letter, including:
- Full name, level, and provider of your counselling course
- Confirmation of Fitness to Practise approval (or expected approval date)
- Student or professional membership of a PSA-accredited body
- Your primary therapeutic modality (e.g. Person-Centred, Integrative, Gestalt)
- Age ranges you are trained and approved to work with
- Relevant counselling or youth work experience, particularly with children and young people
Recruitment and Safeguarding
These placements involve regulated activity with children and young people and are therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check. Appointment is conditional upon satisfactory safer recruitment checks.
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.
For further information, please contact recruitment@iowyouthtrust.co.uk