Lead Counsellor

Penrith - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Counsellor Recovery Steps Cumbria

Location:Cumbria
Working Hours: 30
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary:40266 - 54478 (Pro Ratad to 30 Hours)

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year we support around 125000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer healthier more independent lives Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health substance use housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role

This role involves providing structured counselling / psychosocial therapies to service users and their close family members as required. Also providing management of the countywide counselling service within Recovery Steps Cumbria and operational support to trainee counsellors on placement at the service.

What Youll Do

Coordinate manage and lead an accessible counselling service with clear pathways and risk governance.
Hold clinical governance and safeguarding accountability for the counselling element of the service.
Create and maintain clear pathway for the counselling service from referral point to exit.
Provide robust assessments of clients mental health needs and suitability for psychological intervention allocate correctly with counsellors volunteer/Student counsellors as appropriate to their capacity and skills.
Provide supervision guidance and reflective practice spaces for counsellors volunteer and trainee counsellors ensuring high quality of care.
Implement systems responsive to differing levels of risk complexity and need; escalate safeguarding promptly.

To Succeed in This Role Youll Need:

Recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy (Level 4 or above) BACP accreditation / UKCP registration (or equivalent)
Recognised certificate in counselling supervision

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What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

27 days annual leave rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3 annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
500 Recommend a Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card Charity Discounts Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply please email our recruitment team:

Closing Date:

Lead Counsellor Recovery Steps CumbriaLocation:CumbriaWorking Hours: 30Contract Type:PermanentSalary:40266 - 54478 (Pro Ratad to 30 Hours)Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.About Way...