Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services - Bristol, United Kingdom - Webrecruit for We Hear You
2 weeks ago
Description
Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services
Frome or Bath, Somerset
About Us
No one should have to cope with the emotional impact of a life-threatening diagnosis alone.
That's why, at We Hear You, we provide free professional counselling for children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions in Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
Our 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.
We are now looking for a Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services to join our team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
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 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.
The Role
As our Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services, you will provide leadership to our team of counsellors and therapists whilst managing the day-to-day delivery of our services.
Overseeing our 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 we meet 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 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
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.
Webrecruit and We Hear You are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
£37,500.00-£43,500.00 per year
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Bristol
Reference ID:
ELCWC2504/CC
