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Occupational Therapist / Speech & Language Therapist
London SW18 1FZ
Full-time / Part-time / Term-time only
NHS Band 5 – Band 7 (depending on experience)
About the Role
BeyondAutism is looking for passionate and dedicated Therapists, Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech & Language Therapists (SaLTs) to join our specialist multidisciplinary team supporting autistic children and young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative transdisciplinary model where therapy expertise is embedded into everyday classroom practice. You will play a key role in helping learners develop communication, sensory, motor, and independence skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced clinician seeking progression, we welcome applications across Band 5 to Band 7 levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual and group therapy interventions
- Complete specialist assessments and develop therapy programmes
- Support autistic learners to achieve communication, sensory, motor, and independence outcomes
- Work collaboratively with teachers, Behaviour Analysts, and wider multidisciplinary teams
- Coach and support classroom staff in implementing therapy strategies
- Produce high-quality clinical records, reports, and recommendations
- Contribute to annual reviews, EHCP outcomes, and transition planning
- Maintain safeguarding, clinical governance, and professional standards
- Band 6/7 clinicians may supervise junior therapists or therapy assistants
About You
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy qualification
- HCPC registration (plus RCSLT membership for SaLT applicants)
- Experience working with autistic children and young people
- Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills
- Experience working within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams
- Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice
- Ability to adapt therapy approaches to meet learner needs
Desirable
- AAC experience
- Sensory Integration training
- Knowledge of EHCPs and annual reviews
- Experience delivering training to staff, parents, or carers
- Service development experience
- Relevant post-qualification training (e.g. Zones of Regulation)
- Membership of Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Benefits
- Competitive NHS Band 5–7 salary
- Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%
- Term-time only opportunities available
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Additional annual leave with length of service
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Ongoing CPD, supervision, and career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm
(30-minute lunch break)
Occasional evening meetings or events may be required.
Safeguarding
BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager (Cascade Wellbeing Project)
Part Time – 21 hours (3 days) per week
Salary £24,000 (£40,000 FTE)
We are seeking a Project Manager to deliver the Cascade Project – a partnership between the St Benedict’s Centre and the Diocese of Rochester. The project aims to develop a programme of initiatives and interventions to support frontline church leaders (lay and ordained, including Headteachers of church schools) with their wellbeing.
The project has been under development for the past year. The Project Manager will lead the project from development to implementation. Funding has been committed by the Church Commissioners for the first 4 years of the implementation period.
The Project Manager will provide overall leadership for the Cascade project, taking responsibility for setting culture and strategy and vision, developing strong and successful relationships with key external partners, delivering an imaginative programme (in person and online) to support the wellbeing of lay and ordained church leaders (including Headteachers of Church Schools) in the Diocese of Rochester and beyond, and ensuring that there are sufficient resources available for Cascade to flourish.
Candidates should have experience of leadership in a church setting with project management experience. You should have an understanding of wellbeing issues for frontline workers and knowledge of a variety of therapeutic processes and other interventions. You will have excellent organisational and communications skills.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities, which include:
· Developing a clear vision and strategy for the project, ensuring that all necessary resources are in place for the project to flourish
· Developing, delivering and sustaining an imaginative and adaptive programme of interventions to support the wellbeing of lay and ordained church leaders, including workshops, peer support, therapy, counselling, one-to-one support, coaching, conferences, retreats, speakers on specific topics, etc
· Responsibility for building strong and effective relationships/partnerships with external stakeholders
Please note that we are advertising this role in parallel with the role of St Benedict’s Centre Warden. While the two roles are distinct, they are inter-related. We are open to flexing both appointments where one person is interested in holding both part-time roles together.
What we can offer:
· Flexible working, Hybrid working and TOIL
· Generous holiday entitlement
· Contributory pension scheme
· Access to an Employee Assistance programme
This is an employed post, if you are an ordained candidate wishing to remain a member of the clergy pension scheme, please contact us for a discussion about salary and pension.
The St Benedict’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes. We are committed to the Diocese of Rochester’s aim to achieve diversity by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide-range of backgrounds, to help create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: Friday 12 June
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 1 July
A diverse and vibrant community of faith, we share the vision that we are Called Together to change, serve and grow the Church



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Bluesci, we believe that everyone deserves good mental health and wellbeing. Our staff and volunteers, many of whom have experienced our services, collaborate with individuals and their communities to help them achieve their aspirations and wellness.
Bluesci operates across the borough of Trafford from four Wellbeing Centres, offering arts, cultural and volunteering opportunities, social prescribing, talking therapies, and group support. We partner with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust (GMMH) to deliver Trafford Living Well Neighbourhood mental health Service and with Trafford Libraries to co-deliver library services from two of our centres. Bluesci at Night offers a safe, welcoming space for people 365 nights a year, and we also provide Smoking Cessation Support.
We’re currently recruiting for Wellbeing Practitioners, across our centres, including full and part time positions
Bluesci is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, including the Five Ways to Wellbeing, recovery-focused models, and social prescribing. We are looking for people who can work alongside individuals using these approaches in a practical, compassionate way, supporting them to build on their strengths, improve their wellbeing, and connect with their communities.
What We Offer:
· 33 days holiday a year, including public holidays
· A supportive, values-driven team
· Flexible working arrangements
· Ongoing training and development
· Opportunities to shape innovative mental wellbeing support
working collaboratively with individuals and communities to help them achieve their aspirations and improve their health and wellbeing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of the People Partner is to work in partnership with directors and their managers, supporting and influencing the delivery of People Team services (including employees and volunteers), particularly in relation to people management. You will provide HR coaching and consulting that delivers People and Culture best practice and commercially focused HR/People advice.
You will proactively support leaders and managers to develop forward planning and good management practice with a focus on increased staff engagement and good performance from all staff. The People Partners will be expected to drive initiatives that not only attract top talent but also foster a culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and inspired by our unique Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
You will also help raise knowledge, capabilities and confidence of managers and support and drive initiatives and projects that add value to the area and are in line with the overall values of The Children’s Trust.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
- Work closely with the Senior Organisational Change Manager and the other People Partners to ensure that all employees, volunteers and trustees are supported and treated fairly
- Support the Senior Organisational Change Manager in ensuring that the People Team achieves its wider organisational goals
- Promote a positive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports the wellbeing of employees, volunteer and trustees
- Assist in the streamlining and automation of processes to improve operational efficiency
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
- Provide expert advice and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct and conflict resolution
- Manage disciplinary, grievance and attendance issues
- Support managers in navigating sickness management procedures, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies while prioritising employee well-being and a smooth return-to-work process, including conducting return-to-work interviews
- Work with the People Team Reward & People Insights Manager to analyse and support with the preparation of the annual Gender Pay Reporting and action planning.
- You will support with the development of the HR System / implementation and assist with any changes to HR processes linked to the system changes.
- You will be responsible for managing SelectHR (including OH) and all People Partnering responsibilities linked to the systems.
Interview date: 8th June
Interview date: 15th June
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness.
Job Title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist (internally this role is known as Senior Skylight Psychologist) or Practitioner Psychologist (internally known as Skylight Psychologist)
The Skylight Psychologist role is offered as a development opportunity for candidates in the first 18 months post qualification. There would be the opportunity to progress to the Senior Skylight Psychologist role when they meet the relevant clinical and leadership competencies, in line with Crisis’ Preceptorship Framework.
Qualifications: You must be a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the HCPC. For the Skylight Psychologist role, we will consider applications from individuals due to complete doctoral training.
Hours: Part-time 14 hours per week, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Salary: Full-time and part-time (14hours per week) salaries are as follows:
- Skylight Psychologist, qualified within the last 18 months:
- £50,757 per annum FTE (part-time £20,302)
- Senior Skylight Psychologist:
- 18 months to 4 years qualified - £58,364 per annum FTE (part-time £23,345)
- 5 to 7 years qualified - £60,454 per annum FTE (part-time £24,181)
- 8+ years qualified - £64,504 per annum FTE (part-time £25,801)
Please note this opportunity is part-time. Our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
Location: Crisis Skylight London 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT This is a primarily onsite role, so you can support our members and team face to face, but some homeworking may be an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.
About the role
We are committed to ending the homelessness of more people using our direct services, including people with complex needs. To do this, we are seeking a part-time Practitioner Psychologists to join our fantastic team in Crisis Skylight London.
You will form part of the local Leadership team, supporting the implementation of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs). You will support the delivery of our work to members by offering training and leading reflective practice for staff and providing direct services to members at times.
You will also be a part of a national psychology team made up of a Lead Clinical Psychologist, a Regional Lead Clinical Psychologist and nine Practitioner Psychologists as well as Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placements.
At Crisis, we understand more and more Practitioner Psychologists are taking on multiple part-time opportunities within the NHS, academia, private practice and the third sector as this has been the case with our own team. Crisis and our members have benefited from employing people with a variety of different work experience. This an opportunity for you to work within an agile and progressive charity where you can influence psychologically informed ways of working to end homelessness for good.
You will join an extraordinary team of frontline lead workers with a focus on people facing homelessness who have survived a range of difficult and traumatic experiences.
About you
We are looking for people who are community focused and driven by our shared values. This role brings a real opportunity to be creative and flexible in our approach to working psychologically with people who face multiple disadvantages, and to support the staff teams via training and reflective practice.
There are opportunities to provide direct support as well as working extensively with local teams and other parts of the organisation to influence policy and practice developments. We are looking for someone with post qualification experience of working within complex systems and you may have direct experience of working with people who experience homelessness.
You will be excited by the prospect of working innovatively to deliver services locally alongside the Skylight team, as well linking in closely with the wider Psychology team to develop the service. You will be committed towards social justice, and to being an advocate for those we work with and for breaking down the systemic barriers that exclude those who need most support.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
As a member of the Practitioner Psychology Team, you will have:
- Access to funds to support CPD as part of a wider commitment to ensure meeting HCPC standards.
- Reimbursement of costs to join a professional body (e.g., ACP/BPS)
- Bi-annual away day with the Team
- Access to high quality clinical and professional supervision
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 23:59
Interviews will take place week commencing 22nd June, in-person at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT
We welcome informal conversations to learn more about the role with a member of our Skylight Psychology Team, and we will arrange a call. Contact information can be found on our website.
We would also strongly encourage you to visit Crisis Skylight London prior to applying.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join Gordon Moody, supporting individuals experiencing gambling-related harms through specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment.
This role involves delivering structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions across both individual and group settings within residential and remote treatment programmes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed, trauma-informed care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of Gordon Moody’s clinical governance, policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms.
- Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within individual and group treatment settings.
- Develop collaborative treatment and risk management plans tailored to service user needs.
- Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention and therapeutic group programmes.
- Support individuals presenting with co-occurring mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms.
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with organisational, professional and GDPR standards.
- Monitor and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and service user wellbeing appropriately.
- Work within professional and ethical guidelines relevant to CBT and psychological therapies.
- Support service users to engage with onward recovery and community support services where appropriate.
Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working:
- Work collaboratively with therapists, recovery workers, support staff and external professionals.
- Liaise with GPs, mental health services, social care teams and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case discussions.
- Contribute to maintaining effective referral pathways and integrated recovery support.
- Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches across services.
Clinical Governance & Service Development:
- Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within gambling harm treatment.
- Maintain awareness of emerging developments within behavioural addiction and CBT practice.
- Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance policies.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic programmes and interventions.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications:
- BABCP accredited CBT Therapist or actively working towards accreditation.
- Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Relevant professional registration or core profession qualification (e.g. mental health nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or psychotherapy).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Additional training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care or addiction treatment.
- Further training in group facilitation or behavioural addictions.
Essential Experience:
- Experience delivering CBT interventions within a mental health or addiction setting.
- Experience undertaking specialist psychological and risk assessments.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
- Experience supporting individuals experiencing complex emotional or psychological difficulties, including trauma.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience working within gambling harms or behavioural addiction services.
- Experience within residential treatment settings.
- Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs.
- Experience delivering remote or online therapeutic interventions.
- Training or qualification in other NHS-recognised therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of CBT theory and evidence-based interventions.
- Knowledge and experience of treating PTSD and trauma.
- Understanding of gambling-related harms and addiction recovery models.
- Understanding of relapse prevention approaches and motivational interviewing.
- Strong safeguarding and risk assessment knowledge.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage emotionally distressing situations professionally and sensitively.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.
Desirable:
- Awareness of current developments in behavioural addiction treatment.
Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Therapies Caseworker will be responsible for supporting delivery of Ben’s therapy provision including Ben’s 24/7 support line and onward therapy referrals. This role requires strong administration and caseworking skills, a level of specialist knowledge or experience and a commitment to providing person centred, compassionate support for those who are struggling or in crisis.
Key responsibilities
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- Provide access to information, advice and guidance regarding Ben’s 24/7 support line and therapy provision.
- Supporting the Therapies Co-ordinator to manage therapy referrals for service users, helping to ensure that support is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
- Facilitate referrals to external providers and third parties as applicable to meet service user needs.
- Review referrals from Ben’s external provider of 24/7 support line and counselling services to assess and provide casework that require ongoing contact whilst receiving therapy support and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders a required, including Ben’s Support Case Managers should this be required.
- Advocate for service users should this be needed to help ensure the appropriate and effective support and care can be accessed.
- Help to ensure all service users receive appropriate and effective support and care throughout their engagement with Ben’s support line and therapy provision.
- Provide emotional support and crisis intervention for service users should the need arise.
- Maintaining and updating accurate service user records in maintaining confidentiality and GDPR requirements.
· To communicate in a professional and sensitive manner clinical and non-clinical advice and guidance within the scope of the service and practice to both internal and external stakeholders.
· Support Ben’s Urgent Response Service offering briefings, providing listening ear activity and therapeutic activities as and when required.
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- Support with the ongoing management and expansion of Ben’s therapy directory of providers and associates as required.
· In the absence of Therapies Co-ordinator or when needed may be required to set up new providers and associates, including due diligence checks which are also in line with new supplier requirements for financial administration.
· Support with the collection of management information and service user client outcomes and satisfaction data and insights.
· Collaborate on initiatives and projects that advance Ben’s charitable mission and objectives.
· Ensure any associated targets, SLA’s are worked towards and achieved and any underperformance is escalated accordingly.
· There may be times when the Therapies Caseworker may be required to support additional duties or projects. This will be discussed with them and agreed with their line manager.
Whilst this role does not specifically require the individual in post to be a clinician, this would be a desirable and enable the postholder to deliver internal therapeutic support for specific cases, providing telephone / virtual counselling sessions to identified individuals. In this instance, the postholder would also be required to maintain their professional registrations and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) as applicable, this will be supported by the organisation also.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and will be regularly reviewed and amended, as necessary.
Job Specific Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with service users, colleagues, and external partners.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively and maintain accurate and detailed records.
- Proficiency in crisis intervention techniques and the ability to provide emotional support and guidance to service users in distress.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, and to represent the organisation effectively in professional settings.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate referrals to third parties.
- Compassionate and empathetic, with a genuine desire to support individuals and families affected by mental health issues and provide them with the care and support they need.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations and effectively manage stress and challenging circumstances.
- Ethical and professional, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical conduct in all aspects of work.
· Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to collaborate with colleagues, share knowledge and expertise, and contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.
· Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, with a willingness to stay informed about emerging trends, research, and best practices in counselling and therapy.
· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 Products such as CRM & SharePoint
Should the postholder have a clinical background:
- Excellent clinical skills, with the ability to assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based counselling and therapy services.
Qualifications required
· It is not an essential requirement to hold a specific qualification for this role
· It would be desirable for the postholder to have or be working towards a minimum Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or equivalent, or alternatively registered as a health, mental health, or social care practitioner e.g. BACP/UKCP/HCPC/BABCP or equivalent
· It would be desirable for the postholder to have a level 3 or 4 IAG qualification
· Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, with a willingness to stay informed about emerging trends, research, and best practices in counselling and therapy.
Experience required
- Experience of providing case management / casework support
- Experience of delivering emotional or mental health triage or relevant assessment services
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of issues affecting individuals with a broad range of psychosocial and mental health concerns, lifestyle, and wellbeing.
- Working knowledge of the legal framework in which counselling and talking therapies sits e.g. GDPR, Safeguarding & SASH (Suicide and Self-Harm) Policies and procedures.
- Experience of working in a health, mental health, social care setting.
- Experience in working effectively with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of mental health issues, trauma-informed care, and best practices in counselling and therapy, with a commitment to person-cantered and culturally sensitive care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and external partners.
- Experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, or similar support line services is highly desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, and to represent the organisation effectively in professional settings.
- Shows commitment to Ben’s vision, purpose, and mission, with a passion for supporting individuals and their families.
Our Values
· Passionate
· Respectful
· Inclusive
· Driven
· Empowered
This job is suitable for someone who…
· Can demonstrate flexibility and be adaptable
· Is conscientious and motivated to deliver to deadlines
· Shows creativity and takes a solution focused approach
· Is open and honest and demonstrates integrity
· Has the desire to help and support others
· Is approachable
· Is passionate about the services we deliver
· Is seeking to enhance and continuously improve self and the services we provide
· Shares our ambition to save the lives of our automotive family
· Is passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives
· Is passionate about people and their importance in making an organisation successful
· Is proactive and enjoys interacting with people from all walks of life
To make a positive difference to people's lives within the automotive industry.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Lead to provide advanced clinical leadership across our residential and remote gambling harms treatment services.
This senior role is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and evidence-based delivery of structured treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms and associated mental health difficulties. Working closely with the Head of Therapy, you will lead clinical practice, governance, workforce development, and service quality across multidisciplinary teams.
The role operates within services delivered independently by Gordon Moody and is aligned to national gambling harms policy frameworks and the ambitions outlined within the NHS Long Term Plan.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Practice:
- Provide specialist clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of gambling-related harms and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Lead on complex case formulation and support high-risk or multi-factorial presentations.
- Deliver and oversee evidence-based interventions, including CBT and integrative therapeutic approaches.
- Maintain oversight of safeguarding, suicidality, crisis escalation, and risk management processes.
- Ensure continuity of care across residential, remote, and external service pathways.
Leadership & Service Management:
- Provide clinical and operational leadership across treatment services.
- Line manage Gambling Therapists, supporting supervision, performance, wellbeing, and professional development.
- Support recruitment, workforce planning, and retention initiatives.
- Contribute to service transformation and development projects.
- Deputise for the Head of Therapy when required.
Clinical Governance & Quality:
- Lead clinical governance activity, including audits, peer review, quality improvement, and supervision frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, regulatory standards, and internal governance policies.
- Monitor service outcomes, quality indicators, and performance metrics.
- Analyse audit findings and implement corrective actions and service improvements.
- Support preparation for inspections and commissioner reviews.
Strategic & Partnership Working:
- Ensure services align with national gambling harms treatment frameworks.
- Support integration with wider mental health services and referral pathways.
- Represent Gordon Moody within clinical networks and partnership meetings.
- Contribute to strategic planning and future service development.
Training & Workforce Development:
- Provide expert clinical supervision and reflective practice leadership.
- Promote trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches across services.
- Support CPD and competency development across the clinical workforce.
- Contribute to training programmes and organisational learning initiatives.
About You
Essential Qualifications:
- Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or a recognised Mental Health qualification (e.g. Mental Health Nursing, Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent).
- Current accreditation with HCPC or BABCP.
- Evidence of advanced continuing professional development.
- Recognised clinical supervision qualification.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Additional qualification in an NHS-recognised therapeutic modality such as EMDR, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT, or ACT.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Significant post-qualification experience within addiction and/or mental health services.
- Experience working with complex and high-risk clinical presentations.
- Experience supervising qualified clinicians and leading teams.
- Strong knowledge of gambling disorder and behavioural addiction models.
- Advanced CBT formulation and intervention skills.
- Excellent safeguarding and risk assessment capability.
- Experience contributing to governance, audit, and quality assurance processes.
- Ability to manage operational priorities while maintaining high clinical standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
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We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm.
This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional wellbeing, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice:
- Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm.
- Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs.
- Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans.
- Deliver structured short-term interventions within agreed treatment pathways.
- Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities.
- Support access to appropriate external services and community resources.
Risk and Safeguarding:
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
- Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns in line with organisational policies.
- Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times.
Partnership Working:
- Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews.
Clinical Governance & Development:
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training.
- Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities.
- Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.
About You
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or a relevant qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice, or equivalent experience.
- Ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional wellbeing needs.
- Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions.
- Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings.
- Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
- Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles.
- Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches.
- Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.
Desirable:
- Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice.
- Understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion.
- Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.
Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
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About Gaddum
Gaddum is one of Manchester’s oldest charities, having been around for almost 200 years. We are a mental health and carers charity that provides support to individuals and families across Greater Manchester and the North. Our work spans across a range of services, including mental health support and carer assistance, aiming to empower individuals to live healthier, more independent lives.
Our mission is clear... to help every individual in the communities we serve to achieve equitable health, wealth and self. This means not only providing direct support through our services but also championing the rights of those who may otherwise go unheard and campaigning for systemic change across our sector.
As an anchor institution, Gaddum plays a key role in supporting the sustainability and development of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. We work alongside other organisations to ensure their impact is recognised and that the sector is equipped to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Our Values…
…are our foundations – they are what hold us firm in uncertain times, and they are our reference point for all that we do.
We value:
Being Heard: no matter why or how someone finds their way to us, we will listen
Collaborative Curiosity: harnessing our skills, knowledge, talents and the insights of others, we create new possibilities by exploring with people
Purposeful Work: paying attention to others’ needs and voices, we channel our resources into actions and outcomes that matter to the people we serve
Meaningful Connection: treating every individual as a whole person, developing relationships through empathy and acceptance
Thoughtful Safe Services: providing clear reasons for decisions and efficient, safe and effective practices, we earn confidence and trust by focusing on quality
Job Purpose
To work as a member of Gaddum Therapeutic Services which includes Counsellors, Social Workers, Art Therapists, and Play Therapists.
To provide therapeutic support to CYP who have become stuck in their grieving process following a bereavement of a significant person. This will include one to one work and occasional group work which will usually take place at the child’s school, community venue or remotely via telephone or online video.
To offer advice and guidance to professionals and carers who contact us following a child’s complex bereavement. Effective working relationships with parents, carers and other professionals will be a crucial element of the role.
Main Duties
o To be accountable to the CYP Therapy Coordinator.
o Act as an initial point of contact for family members and professionals considering a referral to the service or requesting advice and guidance.
o Provide support in the grieving process, offering advice, making an initial assessment of need and signposting to other services where appropriate.
o Following assessment, offer therapeutic intervention to CYP, supporting their adjustment to loss and building resilience. Interventions should meet the assessed needs of each individual.
o Ensure all involved with the CYP understand the complexities of a bereavement, including those experienced as a result of trauma.
o Maintain case records, monitor and evaluate your work in line with the organisations processes and protocols.
o Undertake regular reviews with family members and other professionals as appropriate.
o Ensure effective multiagency working with other professionals.
o Work to Gaddum’s policies and procedures.
o Ensure Safeguarding procedures are carried out in line with relevant legislation and Local Authority requirements.
Our vision is for every individual and community we walk alongside to have equitable health, wealth and self.
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Contract: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours per week (35 hours is full time)
Location: Glasgow
Starting salary: Psychological Therapist -£38,939 - £45,169 (full time £48,674 - £56,462)
Clinical Psychologist £45,360 - £ 53,417 (full time £56,700 - £66,772)
Closing date 10 June 2026
Expected date of interviews: 17 June 2026 in Glasgow
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Join a powerful and passionate human rights organisation and winner of the UK charities 2023 Overall Award for Excellence.This included successfully challenging the UK government on the lawfulness of the Rwanda scheme for people seeking asylum and leading a multichannel, survivor- led campaign to directly compel 4 out of the 6 airlines to rule themselves out of flying refugees to Rwanda, including survivors of torture.
Would you like to use your clinical skills to lead a team who provide tailored psychological therapies to help improve the lives and wellbeing of survivors of torture and organised violence?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Counselling psychologist or psychological therapist Clinical Lead to work with an innovative and friendly multidisciplinary adult team at our Glasgow Centre.
You will support a team of highly skilled and dedicated clinicians, in the service delivery of a range of NICE guideline recommended therapy interventions, offered to our clients, who are survivors of torture and organised violence. You operate as an integral part of the our Clinical Services Team. This is an exciting chance to join us as we place survivor empowerment and movement building at the heart of our strategy.
About the role
This is a wide-ranging position, and your key areas of responsibility will include:
- To supporta multi-disciplinary team, including paid staff and volunteers from different professions and disciplines and provide professional and clinical supervision to qualified clinicians and trainees in the service including, clinical/counselling psychologists.
- This role may also include providing remote clinical supervision, support and advice as well as line management and guidance around risk and safeguarding to clinicians across our other centres as required.
- To ensure that Freedom from Torture's clinical model continues to be fully rolled out, with particular emphasis on survivor empowerment and evidence-based practice for addressing PTSD and other mental health impacts of torture.
- Championing people development as well as influence delivery of evidenced -based practice, clinical standards, quality initiatives and audit-based services.
- To formulate psychological treatment and management plans for survivors of torture and to provide psychological treatment for a caseload, using a range of psychological interventions in line with our clinical pathway that draws on a range of evidence based models for the treatment of survivors of torture.
- Being an effective role model and leader to encourage, develop and enhance skills of others.
About you
This is an important role within Freedom from Torture. To be successful in this role you must have a high level of commitment to maintaining excellent standards of client care and service delivery. It is a key requirement that you must have knowledge of appropriate clinical standards and external regulatory bodies. You must also have sound financial awareness and experience of balancing the provision of quality care against budgetary parameters.
To be considered for this role you must fulfil the professional qualification section of the person specification. You must have professional experience of working with clients with complex PTSD and have post-qualification experience of using evidence-based trauma focused therapy models. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum, both in terms of pre-flight experience and the experience of living in exile. You must have previous management and supervision experience and be able to provide demonstrable examples of how you have successfully led and influenced clinical teams within community or health care settings.
We also offer access to high quality clinical supervision and a clinical case load alongside your management practice
You will also have the opportunity to attend a range of forums and working groups to support the clinical development of Freedom from Torture.
In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution. (minimum 1% employee contribution)
Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.
Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the full time salary range is Psychological Therapist £48,734 - £56,531.Clinical Psychologist £56,700 - £66,772
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached files. We may consider applicants who fulfil the essential clinical professional and experience criteria but who may not have all the management criteria. If so, this may be recruited for a lower grade than Clinical Lead.
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account, and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhancedPVG disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.)
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
No agencies please.
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At Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, we believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.
Age UK Kensington and Chelsea’s Memory service provides support for people living with mild to moderate dementia, focusing on living well, providing relevant information on diagnosis and engaging in activities such as memory work.
The service is delivered through a range of channels, including face to face, home visits, telephone and email, through Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Groups across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
As well as responding to enquiries and carrying a caseload, the role focusses on continuous improvement of the service by implementing best practices and contributing to the development of more effective procedures to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
We are recruiting part time - 2 days per week - come and join our fantastic team!
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so please don't wait to apply!
Due to the number of applicants we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.
We believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.


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Release Counselling and Therapy for Women is entering an exciting new chapter.
Founded in Brighton and Hove in 2013, Release has grown from a small local charity into a financially robust organisation with a growing national reach. Under the leadership of our outgoing CEO, the charity has been transformed—moving from a challenging financial position to one with strong reserves, clear sustainability, and ambitious plans for growth.
We now provide affordable 1:1 online counselling to women across the UK, alongside specialist group programmes supporting maternal mental health and key life transitions. One-to-one counselling is a core offer and a vital income stream, enabling us to extend our reach while staying true to our values.
This period has also seen Release grow to working with over 20 dedicated volunteer counsellors, strengthening our capacity and community impact.
As our CEO steps down, Release is ready for its next phase—building on strong foundations, amplifying our national impact, and remaining firmly rooted in our purpose: being a charity that supports women’s mental health, run by women, for women.
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Are you looking to make a difference to children and young people’s lives?
Anna Freud is seeking a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
MindWorks is a research programme designed as a randomised controlled trial to test a specialist intervention for young people at risk of school exclusion due to challenging behaviour. Grounded in CBT and systemic approaches and underpinned by a strong anti-racist framework, the programme recognises the impact of structural inequality and works closely with schools, families and communities, with young people recruited directly through education settings.
Please note: the role is known internally as Senior Practitioner.
What you’ll do
You will play a key role in supervising and supporting practitioners to deliver evidence-based interventions for young people at risk of exclusion, ensuring high-quality, consistent practice across the service. You will provide expert clinical oversight, including safeguarding and risk management, while also delivering direct support to young people, families, and schools where needed. You will support the research trial by maintaining fidelity to the intervention model and working collaboratively with education and community partners to improve outcomes for young people.
What you’ll bring
Essential requirements:
- Qualified and experienced clinician with a recognised background in child and adolescent mental health, including therapeutic work and specialist interventions such as trauma-informed CBT.
- Skilled in working with complex needs and risk, including safeguarding, neurodiversity, and supporting young people in community or school settings.
- Strong collaborative practitioner able to build effective relationships with schools, families, and multidisciplinary professionals while working independently when required.
- Effective communication and supervision skills, with the ability to support practitioners, convey complex information clearly, and adapt to different audiences.
- Committed to research-informed practice, maintaining accurate records, upholding confidentiality, and ensuring fidelity to intervention models within a trial setting.
Please note: a comprehensive training programme in the intervention and trial requirements will be provided in late August and early September 2026. You must be available to complete this comprehensive training, which is a core requirement for the role.
Key details
Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week.
Salary: £51,803 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
Location: community sites, schools and colleges, and Anna Freud (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Face to face delivery predominantly. Ability to travel is essential.
Contract type: fixed-term until July 2028.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Wednesday 27 May 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 29 May 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely on 2 and/or 3 June 2026.
How to apply: visit our careers website to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
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The Organisation: YCS (Cwmni Siarad) was originally set up in 2011 to improve access to and meet the needs of groups traditionally under-represented in taking up psychological therapies, through the provision of accessible, evidence-based therapies and other support. It has been mainly run by volunteers but is now progressing widening its services to provide facilities for private and contractual counselling support. Any profits from its activities is used to subsidise the provision of counselling support to individuals who have difficulty accessing counselling services for a variety of reasons. Apart from the delivery of face-to-face counselling in South East Wales, the organisation provides on-line counselling services throughout Wales.
Job Purpose: To lead, manage and develop YCS Counselling services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible and ethical counselling provision. The postholder will support the safe and effective practice of student and volunteer counsellors, overseeing both the client journey and the placement experience to ensure positive outcomes for clients and a supportive, structured development environment for counsellors.
The role requires a strong understanding of the counselling sector, with the ability to work empathetically with a diverse client group, while supporting and guiding counsellors on placement.
As part of a small charity and an NCPS-recognised service, the postholder will adopt a hands-on approach, contributing directly to the day-to-day running of the service, working flexibly as part of the team, and supporting the practical operation of the therapy centre.
Salary: £30,030 pro rota (£18,018 for 21 hours)
Accountable to: Director
Working Pattern: 21 hours per week. Currently the post will be expected to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9am – 5pm) at our Therapy Centre including one late shift per week (11am - 7pm).
Objectives:
(i)Ensure the delivery of safe, ethical and high-quality counselling services in line with professional standards (BACP/NCPS).
(ii) Develop and implement processes that improve client access, flow, and outcomes (e.g. waiting times, engagement, completion).
(iii) Strengthen and expand the volunteer counselling programme, including recruitment, retention, and development.
(iv) Embed a culture of reflective practice, continuous improvement, and clinical excellence.
(v) Contribute to the financial sustainability of the service through efficient resource use and support for income-generating activity.
(vi) Build and maintain partnerships with training providers and referral organisations.
(vii) Monitor and evaluate service outcomes to inform development and reporting.
Service Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of YCS counselling services, ensuring a high-quality, accessible and well-coordinated provision.
- Oversee the full client journey, including referral, assessment, allocation, engagement and endings.
- Manage client assessment appointments, waiting lists and allocation to counsellors to ensure timely and appropriate access.
- Maintain a small caseload, including undertaking client assessments and delivering counselling where required, particularly in more complex cases.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the therapy centre, including opening and closing the premises and working flexibly as part of a small team.
- Work collaboratively as part of a small, values-driven team, contributing to a supportive and flexible working environment.
Student & Volunteer Counsellor Support
- Lead on the recruitment, induction and onboarding of student and volunteer counsellors.
- Provide ongoing guidance and support throughout the placement journey, ensuring a positive, structured and professionally enriching experience.
- Act as a key point of contact for counsellors, supporting them with queries relating to client work, processes and placement requirements.
- Monitor counsellor progress, including review of client logs, attendance and placement requirements, and completion of reports for training providers.
- Support counsellor wellbeing and development through regular communication, informal support and signposting where appropriate.
Clinical Quality & Safe Practice (in collaboration with Clinical Lead)
- Support the delivery of safe, ethical and effective counselling practice in line with NCPS (or equivalent) standards.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to counsellors on managing risk, safeguarding concerns and complex client presentations, escalating to the Clinical Lead where appropriate.
- Act as a safeguarding point of contact during operational hours (e.g. when locking up) and ensure concerns are appropriately recorded and escalated.
- Monitor client engagement, endings and overall service quality, identifying areas for improvement.
Service Development & Partnerships
- Support the Director in the ongoing development and growth of the counselling service.
- Build and maintain relationships with counselling training providers to support the recruitment and retention of placements.
- Contribute to the development of systems, processes and policies that improve service delivery and consistency.
Operations, Systems & Data
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and service records in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
- Use digital systems (including Microsoft 365 and client management databases) to support efficient service delivery, communication and reporting.
- Monitor key service data, including waiting times, engagement and outcomes, supporting reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the effective administration of bookings, cancellations and client communications.
- Build and maintain relationships with local training organisations to increase volunteer placements.
- Participate in operational duties including opening and locking premises and acting as a safeguarding contact when required.
- Maintain accurate data monitoring, reporting, and record-keeping systems.
As a charity, our primary goal is to provide low-cost counselling, to those who cannot otherwise be able to afford or access it.


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