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Ready to lead something from the ground up?

This is a rare opportunity to launch and shape a brand-new Day Rehab programme in North Northamptonshire, working full-time (35 hours per week). As Senior Counsellor, you’ll play a pivotal role in building, developing, and leading a high-performing counselling team, while making a real difference in people’s lives.

You’ll combine hands-on clinical work with leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong outcomes, and a supportive, motivated team environment.

What you’ll be doing

Lead, manage, and develop a team of counsellors, students, and volunteers
Oversee delivery of a high-quality psychosocial/psychoeducational Day Rehab programme
Monitor performance, standards, and client outcomes to ensure effective service delivery
Hold a caseload and support client assessments, referrals, and care planning
Facilitate team meetings, supervision, and staff development
Ensure accurate records, compliance, safeguarding, and quality assurance processes

What we’re looking for

A qualified and experienced counsellor with leadership or supervisory experience
Strong understanding of psychosocial and psychoeducational treatment models
Confident managing teams, performance, and service delivery
Passionate about delivering impactful client outcomes
Organised, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement

This is your chance to shape a brand-new service from the ground up and have a genuine impact on how it evolves. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation that prioritises quality, innovation, and client outcomes, while also investing in your professional growth and development.

If you’re ready to lead change, build something meaningful, and make a lasting impact, this is your moment.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

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