At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic therapy team and ensure smooth service delivery for families and professionals.
- Company: A supportive organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team focused on continuous improvement and responsive service.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in therapy, education, or social work with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
The Therapy Lead plays a central leadership role in the day-to-day running of the therapy service. This role ensures the service operates in a coordinated, responsive, and consistent way, providing leadership to therapists and maintaining strong communication with families, referrers, and the operational team.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-Day Team Leadership
- Provide visible and consistent leadership to therapists
- Offer non-clinical supervision, guidance, and support
- Act as a point of escalation for concerns and decision-making
- Foster a collaborative and connected team culture
- Service Coordination & Delivery
- Manage and triage referrals and enquiries
- Allocate cases appropriately across therapists
- Maintain oversight of caseloads and service flow
- Ensure timely responses and follow-up
- Communication & Relationships
- Act as a key contact for families and professionals
- Ensure clear, timely, and relational communication
- Support consistency in messaging across the service
- Operational Integration
- Work closely with the operational/SLT team
- Contribute to planning and service development
- Respond flexibly to service needs and priorities
- Quality & Safeguarding
- Maintain oversight of case progression
- Support safeguarding awareness and escalation
- Ensure good record-keeping and service standards
- Service Development
- Support new projects and initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the service
Essential
- Experience working with children, young people, or families with a trauma responsive approach
- Background in therapy, education, social work, or similar field
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience coordinating teams or services
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong team player with collaborative approach
- Understanding of safeguarding processes
- Experience in supervision or line management
- Experience contributing to service development
- Experience working in a therapeutic service environment
This is an embedded role requiring presence across the working week. The post-holder will be a visible and accessible part of the team, responsive to service needs and supporting coordination.
Therapeutic Lead employer: Broad Horizons
As a Therapeutic Lead, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises the well-being of both staff and clients. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities, while our strong team culture fosters open communication and shared goals. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families, all while being part of a dedicated and passionate team.
