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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. We are 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 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 us to make a profound and lasting difference in the community, then apply today.
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
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.
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.
So, if you’re looking for an impactful and rewarding role as a Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services, please apply via the link below. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
https://www.totaljobs.com/job/head-of-counselling-and-wellbeing-services/we-hear-you-job102340576
WHY is a vibrant, dynamic and growing cancer charity working across Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire. 2019 marked WHY’s 25th anniversary and the charity has experienced dramatic growth in recent years. We are implementing a bold strategy that will enable us to diversify the service we offer so that we can provide the therapeutic support that our community needs in a variety of ways.
We are looking for new members of our Board of Trustees who can offer us their experience and passion and help shape the future of the charity, support our continued growth and enable WHY to reach everyone who needs our support.
We are particularly looking for people with the following backgrounds and skills:
Fundraising
Service user
If you are interested in becoming a trustee at WHY please can you send us a statement of no more than 250 words on why you wish to be a trustee and what experience you can bring. Please send this to mark.besley@wehearyou.org.uk.
Please refer to the role descriptions below for more information:
Role description - Chair of Trustees
Please feel free to contact us for more information or an informal chat about becoming a trustee for WHY.
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