Head Of Counselling And Wellbeing Services

Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services

Somerset
The Organisation
No one should have to cope with the emotional impact of a life-threatening diagnosis alone. That’s why our client provides free professional counselling for children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions.

Their vision is a world where access to high-quality therapeutic support is available when and where it is needed, for everyone affected by cancer and any other life-threatening conditions.
Our client is now looking for a Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services to join their team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Our client is open to permanent or temporary contracts.
The Benefits
- Salary of £37,500 - £43,500 per annum
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working options
If you’re a qualified counsellor with 3 years’ post-qualifying experience as a psychodynamic, integrative or humanistic counsellor or psychotherapist, this is your opportunity to join our client’s vital organisation.

You’ll have the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need, providing compassionate and effective Counselling and therapy to individuals and families facing challenging circumstances.
What’s more, you’ll get to enjoy the flexibility of working hours and locations within a supportive and inclusive working environment, allowing you to prioritise your wellbeing and professional growth.
So, if you’re ready to join a mission-driven organisation and play a leading role in helping our client to make a profound and lasting difference in the community, then apply today.
The Role
As our client’s Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services, you will provide leadership to their team of counsellors and therapists whilst managing the day-to-day delivery of their services.
Overseeing new and existing Counselling and therapeutic services, you will manage the allocation of clients to therapists according to their skills and experience as well as holding your own caseload of clients.
You will also lead clinical governance and risk management, ensuring our client meets the clinical standards set by professional regulatory bodies and commissioners.
Additionally, you will:
- Implement and review clinical policies and procedures
- Act as the safeguarding lead
- Maintain records of clinical work
About You
To be considered as our client’s Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services, you will need:
- 3 years’ post-qualification experience as a psychodynamic, integrative or humanistic counsellor or psychotherapist
- Experience of clinical governance and risk management
- Experience managing a team
- Experience monitoring and evaluating services
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation relating to children and adults
- A professional qualification in counselling
- To be registered or accredited with UKCP, BACP, BPC, HCPC or another relevant body
Please note, all successful applicants will be required to apply for a disclosure certificate from the Criminal Records Bureau.
The closing date for this role is 25th April 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Head of Counselling Services, Head of Therapeutic Services, Head of Clinical Services, Therapeutic Services Lead, Senior Therapeutic Services Manager, or Head of Therapeutic Support Services.
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