Counselling Lead

Welcome to Alliance Psychological Services, where we've been dedicated to providing first-rate counselling and psychological therapy services to our local communities for over two decades. As the largest and most trusted psychological therapy provider in Teesside, we take pride in our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based services that prioritise people's mental health and well-being. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality, evidence-based support, delivered by our team of trained and passionate staff. We place people at the core of everything we do, striving to excel in mental health provision.

We are looking to recruit a Counselling Lead to join the team.

The successful post holder will effectively co-ordinate the delivery and expansion of therapeutic counselling services in schools and various projects, ensuring compassionate, safe, and high-quality care for children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and leading a counselling placement scheme that supports workforce development and service growth. Collaborating with the Team Manager, youll ensure the counselling provision meets all the contractual obligations and requirements, while also providing management and supervision to a team of dedicated counsellors.

**Main duties of the job**

Our head office is in Stockton-on-Tees, however the post holder will be expected to travel to multiple locations across Teesside, so access to a car is required as some locations cannot be easily accessed via bus route.

This is an exciting time to be part of our Children, Young People and Families Team, as children's mental health has become a national, regional, and local priority. We aim to foster greater collaboration across Tees Valley with other leading partners, such as TEWV CAMHS, Education, Local Authoritys and the VCSE, to ensure collective success in our endeavours. Join us in making a significant impact in the lives of children and their mental health and well-being.

We're also the leading independent provider of children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing services in Teesside. With a team of over 40 qualified therapists and trainees, supported by dedicated leadership, management, and support staff, we serve and support more than 3000 children, young people, families, and education settings each year. Our work is commissioned through various funding streams, including Local Authority's, schools, and the Tees Valley ICB, and we lead the Hartlepool and Stockton National Trailblazer for Mental Health Support Teams. Our service has also achieved the Investing in Children Membership Award. This scheme recognises and celebrates examples of imaginative and inclusive practice with children and young people.

Closing: 17th August

Interviews: 24th August

**About us**

You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.

Alliance offers first rate training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (as well as the option to purchase additional annual leave) EAP health scheme including costs towards eye tests/glasses, dental treatment, physio treatment and shopping discounts alongside a 3% contributory pension scheme. We also offer Life assurance, additional leave and lots of health and wellbeing initiatives for our staff, promoting flexible working for a positive work life balance.

Alliance Psychological Services Limited is committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery. We are signatories to the Mindful Employers Charter. Alliance also has Investors in People status and is committed to the National Living Wage.

**Job description**

**Job responsibilities**

To effectively co-ordinate the delivery and expansion of therapeutic counselling services in schools and various projects, ensuring compassionate, safe, and high-quality care for children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and leading a counselling placement scheme that supports workforce development and service growth. Collaborating with the Team Manager, youll ensure the counselling provision meets all the contractual obligations and requirements, while also providing management and supervision to a team of dedicated counsellors.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

**Management and Leadership**
- Co-ordinate the day to day running; development and management of a school-based counselling service, ensuring an equitable, pro-activate and safe service for children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
- Recruit, induct, support, and provide leadership and line management to a therapeutic team of counsellors including trainee counsellors as part of a thriving placement scheme.
- Provide effective supervision and case management in line with Alliances st