At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team of counsellors while managing clinical oversight and staff development.
- Company: Established counselling service in Salford with a fast-paced environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development support, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: Recognised counselling qualification and experience in managing or supervising teams.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Counsellor with management experience and ready for your next step? Or are you already working as a Counselling Manager, Clinical Lead or Supervisor and looking for a new opportunity? We're recruiting for a Counselling Manager to join an established, fast-paced counselling service in Salford.
The role:
- Team management and staff development
- Clinical, safeguarding and risk oversight
- Supporting complex and high-risk cases
- KPIs, quality and performance
- 1:1s and performance reviews
- Safeguarding and escalation
- Supporting team wellbeing and development
The service supports adults and their families across a wide range of presentations, including anxiety, depression and bereavement, alongside trauma, suicidal ideation, safeguarding concerns and complex risk.
Who we're looking for:
We're open to different backgrounds. You could already be an experienced Counselling Manager, or a Senior Counsellor, Supervisor or Clinical Lead ready to move into management. We're also interested in Counsellors with previous people management experience, even if that experience was gained outside of counselling.
You’ll need:
- A recognised Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification
- BACP, NCPS or equivalent professional membership
- Previous counselling / psychotherapy experience
- Experience managing people, supervising staff or leading a team
- Knowledge of safeguarding and risk
- Confidence managing performance, KPIs and difficult conversations
What's on offer:
- £36,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday, mainly 9am-5pm
- One weekday 12pm-8pm
- Occasional weekend cover
- Contribution towards professional supervision
- Professional membership support
- CPD and career development
- Birthday leave
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Employee wellbeing support
Why apply?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Counsellor with management experience to take the next step into a formal leadership role, whilst using their counselling background to support and develop a team. If you're already a Counselling Manager, Clinical Lead or Supervisor, you'll also have the opportunity to build on your existing leadership experience within an established and fast-paced counselling service.
Counselling Manager employer: Archer Resourcing Ltd
Join a leading wellbeing service in the Manchester area, where you can make a real difference in people's lives through meaningful one-off conversations. We offer a supportive work culture with extensive training, generous annual leave, and regular salary reviews, ensuring your professional growth and job satisfaction. With a focus on employee wellbeing and a commitment to providing high-quality support, this role is perfect for those seeking a fulfilling career in counselling and psychotherapy.
