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Counselling Manager

THIRD SECTOR LEADERS KIRKLEES
25 per hour
Huddersfield
Full-time
29th May 2026
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Talkthru

Counselling Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Counselling Manager to support the development and delivery of our counselling service. Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will help ensure clients receive safe, high-quality support, while also providing guidance and mentoring to volunteer, trainee and sessional counsellors. The role will require regular on-site presence, providing a consistent presence within the team, with some flexibility for hybrid working. A small clinical caseload may be included, time permitting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting client assessments and allocation
  • Supporting the delivery of a safe, high-quality counselling service
  • Mentoring and supporting volunteer, trainee and sessional counsellors
  • Supporting safeguarding and ethical practice across the service
  • Maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR
  • Contributing to monitoring and reporting of service activity
  • Supporting service development and relationships with referrers
  • Encouraging client contributions, including Gift Aid where appropriate

About You

You will be a qualified and experienced counsellor with:

  • A minimum Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) in Counselling or Psychotherapy
  • Significant post-qualification experience, including trauma-informed or pregnancy-related counselling
  • Experience supporting or mentoring counsellors or trainees
  • Strong assessment and risk management skills
  • Good organisational, communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • A commitment to ethical practice and high-quality client care
  • Commitment to working in a way that reflects and respects Talkthru’s ethos of compassion, care and respect, underpinned by Christian values

What We Offer

  • Flexible, part-time working
  • A supportive and collaborative environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful specialist service

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to: office@talkthru.org.uk
Closing date: 29th May 2026

This role is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check. This is a self-employed role and the postholder will be responsible for their own tax and National Insurance contributions.

Huddersfield

£25 per hour