At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team delivering therapeutic support to bereaved children and families.
- Company: Grief Encounter, a specialist bereavement charity in London.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and impactful community engagement.
- Why this job: Join us to help children heal and find hope after loss.
- Qualifications: Qualified therapeutic practitioner with experience in supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 31504 - 40000 £ per year.
Grief Encounter is a specialist bereavement charity supporting children, young people and their families after the death of someone close. Our vision is a world where no child grieves alone, and our services help families find hope and healing through counselling, therapeutic support, group work, resources, training, and in school support when needed.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and organised Therapeutic Manager/senior therapist to lead the effective, safe and high-quality delivery of our therapeutic service, including online support, through a team of staff, freelance counsellors, arts psychotherapists, supervisors, students and volunteers. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Counselling Manager will play a key role in service delivery, clinical governance, safeguarding, referral pathways and practitioner support.
The post holder will help implement and develop therapeutic projects, contribute to service planning, and ensure that children, young people and families receive timely, appropriate and sensitive bereavement support and therapeutic intervention.
- Manage and support a cohort of freelance counsellors, lead practitioners, therapists, students and supervisors, ensuring adherence to Grief Encounter policies, procedures and standards.
- Monitor the quality and consistency of clinical work through case reviews, line management oversight, invoice reviews, assessment paperwork, case notes and ending documentation.
- Support practitioners with complex cases, liaising with supervisors and senior colleagues where appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of therapeutic services, including groups, workshops, online support and new service initiatives.
- Build effective relationships with therapists, supervisors, families, schools, partner organisations and internal teams.
- Deliver or support training for staff, practitioners, volunteers and external professionals where required.
- Contribute to service planning, reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.
You will be a qualified and experienced therapeutic practitioner with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills and a clear commitment to supporting bereaved children, young people and families. You will bring confidence in managing practitioners, supporting safe practice, handling complex cases and contributing to a reflective, compassionate and professional service culture.
Essential experience and qualities:
- A recognised counselling, psychotherapy, arts therapy, social work or relevant therapeutic qualification.
- Experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and families.
- Experience supervising, managing or supporting practitioners, clinicians, volunteers or freelance staff.
- Commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries, inclusion and non-judgmental practice.
- Confidence using systems, records and reporting processes to support safe, accountable service delivery.
Please apply as soon as possible. Grief Encounter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families.
Senior lead therapist / clinical manager in Barnet employer: Grief Encounter
Grief Encounter is an exceptional employer, dedicated to creating a supportive and compassionate work environment for those passionate about helping bereaved children and families. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development through training and collaborative projects, all while fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect. Located in London, our hybrid working model provides flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional commitments with personal well-being.
