Clear Emotional Trauma and Therapy Specialists
50 per hour
Remote
Part-time
Role Title Clinical Supervisor (CLEAR CYP and/or Adult Service) Job Description Salary/Rate £50 per supervisory hour Term Hours Sessional Minimum 3 hours/month Location Home-based Post reports to Clinical Lead Other Considerations • The post will require an enhanced DBS check • Payment is monthly on receipt of appropriate invoice • Induction training and L3 Safeguarding training provided Job Role and Purpose As a Clinical Supervisor for CLEAR you will be supporting the Leadership Team and our employed and sessional therapists of counsellors to deliver the highest quality care and support so that children and adults have the opportunity to build emotional resilience and positive wellbeing and to flourish after trauma. You will be part of a charity that delivers the only BACP accredited counselling and therapy service in Cornwall. CLEAR delivers 4 main therapy services: • Trauma recovery service fo4 children and young people • Trauma recovery service for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence • Counselling service for adolescents (11-21) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression • Counselling service for adults who self-harm or who are at risk of returning to self-harm Key attributes You will be an experienced clinical supervisor, a self-directed and autonomous practitioner, with ability to work effectively in a team. You will be compassionate, able hold boundaries and manage group dynamics. You will be solution focused, organised and mindful of your own self-care as well as the wellbeing of others. Key Responsibilities • Provide group supervision to CLEAR counsellors and therapists (maximum 4 per group) on a regular, monthly basis • Attend Clinical Supervisor meetings each month (1 hour online) • Contribute to annual review of Clinical Supervision Policy Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Desirable Minimum Level 5 Counselling Qualification Post-graduate or Level 6 child-specific counselling or therapy qualification (if applying for the Child and Young Person Clinical Supervisor) Up to date training/CPD in Supervision Experience supervising counsellors/therapists who are providing trauma informed counselling/therapies across the age ranges Knowledge of best practice in working with difference and diversity Ability to work with trauma informed principals Experience supervising counsellors/therapists who are providing trauma informed counselling/therapies across the age ranges Knowledge of mental health provision available in Cornwall, across the different age ranges Experience of working in the voluntary sector including within organisations that may be impacted by trauma Post-graduate or Level 6 training in Clinical Supervision or equivalent Up-to-date Level 3 Safeguarding training and excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation across the age range. Post training experience of working with trauma (including sexual trauma) presentations across the age ranges and understanding of the effects of trauma on both clients and practitioners Experience of providing Group Supervision Varied experiences of working in different therapeutic settings Knowledge and understanding of pre-trial therapy Knowledge of the impact of sexual abuse across age ranges Excellent communication skills and proficient in the use of IT. How to apply: Please download and complete the application form from our website and email it to admin@clearsupport.net Closing date for applications: This is an open opportunity
Clear Emotional Trauma and Therapy Specialists
Remote
Part-time
Job Description Role Title Child and Young Person Therapist (sessional) Sessional Rate £46 Term Hours Sessional (self-employed contract) Number of hours/clients supported is flexible Location Anywhere in Cornwall Post reports to Clinical Service Lead Other Considerations • The sessional rate includes 1-2-1 therapy and any administration around the session (e.g. recording to CLEAR database, Outcome Measures, safeguarding) • Travel is paid at 45p/mile in addition to sessional rate • Where needed, room hire costs will be paid. CLEAR can also help to source suitable venues • CLEAR provides funded Group Supervision, CPD and training opportunities • This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check • Daily support from a named Safeguarding Officer where needed Job Role and Purpose CLEAR delivers BACP accredited counselling and therapy services, with high standards of care and conduct in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. We are committed to championing children’s rights and putting children and young people’s voices and needs at the core of our service development. As a CLEAR CYP sessional therapist you will provide effective evidence-based therapies for children, young people and their families/carers to help repair, resolve, and overcome the impact of emotional trauma and to build emotional wellbeing and resilience. You will provide a safe, confidential Child and Young person-centered therapeutic setting with appropriate trauma-informed models of therapy/counselling. Our services for Children and Young People include music, art, drama and play therapy as well as EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT and person-centred counselling. CLEAR’s Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service supports children from birth to 18 years. This may be extended to young adults up to 25 years old, in specific circumstances. Trauma experienced may often be in the context of sexual, physical, emotion and psychological abuse. Our Adolescent Emotional Wellbeing Service supports young people and adults aged 11-25 who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing. This includes mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Therapists are supported by an experienced Clinical Lead, a referrals team and the wider senior leadership team. We support the ongoing professional development and wellbeing of all staff, employed and sessional. Key attributes You will be an experienced, child-centred therapist, with a strong understanding of trauma and it’s impacts. You will be able to gain a thorough understanding of CLEAR’s policy, process and procedures and work within the BACP Ethical Framework. You will be collaborative, committed to your own continued professional development and mindful of your personal wellbeing and self-care. Key Responsibilities • Be proactive in making first contact with the parent/ carer/ young person (as advised by the Clinical Lead) to introduce self and organise the logistics of therapy sessions (day, time, location, etc.) • Organise and prepare venues for face-to-face work or access to online/remote work; ensuring access to creative or therapeutic resources are available. • Communicate with children and parents/carers (written and verbal) in a courteous, professional and trauma-informed manner • Undertake initial assessment, including risk assessment at first session, ensuring the voice of the child/young person is heard and included • Deliver therapeutic support reliably and consistently, ensuring good time management so that sessions are delivered at the agreed time • Ensure Routine Outcome Measures are consistent with CLEAR’s evaluation framework and recorded accurately and timely. • Ensure CLEAR processes are understood and adhered to, in line with our sessional therapist handbook. • Ensure client confidentiality is adhered to and limitations to confidentiality clearly explained to the child/young person and parents/ carers during the initial session and contracting for work. • Attend and engage in the allocated CLEAR monthly supervision group, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained. • Submit monthly invoices in an accurate and timely manner. • Offer guidance and support to colleagues where needed • Maintain professional registrations, including annual submission of CPD log • Demonstrate ongoing commitment to child protection and safeguarding • Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities and cultural humility. • Foster good relations with individuals, groups and external agencies that need to be informed of or involved in the delivery of CLEAR work. Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Minimum L5 qualification working therapeutically with children and young people, with evidence of recent and ongoing CPD Desirable Post graduate qualification in specific therapy modality Registration with relevant professional body 3 years post qualifying experience of working 1-2-1 with children/young people A solid understanding of how trauma impacts differently at different stages of child development and attachment security Experience of working within and across systems with confidence in liaising with professionals and families whilst maintaining a child-centred approach Extensive knowledge of arrangements for safeguarding children Good administration and organisational skills, including use of IT Accreditation with professional body Specific experience of working with younger children and/or with neuro-divergent children Experience of working with children harmed by abuse including sexual abuse Experience of working in the voluntary/community sector L3 qualification in safeguarding children (this will be provided if not already held) Experience of using bespoke database This job description may be reviewed and amended, by agreement, subject to the needs of people accessing services, the charity and available funding. How to apply: Please download the application form from our website https://clearsupport.net/team/job-vacancies and send it to admin@clearsupport.net Please put CYP Sessional Therapist in the email title. Please ensure that all essential requirements are covered within your application. Closing date for applications: This is an open opportunity
Clear Emotional Trauma and Therapy Specialists
40,000 per year (pro rata)
Truro
Full-time
6th February 2026
Role Title Salary Term Hours Job Description Clinical Lead – Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service £40,000 - £43,750 according to qualifications and experience (pro- rata) Permanent Minimum 3 days (22.5 hours per week). Days and hours flexible. At least 2 days will be office-based. Location Post reports to Truro CEO Other Considerations • Successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check. • Probation period of 6 months, with interim review after 3 months • 28 days leave including bank holidays (pro-rata) In addition 2 week closure at Christmas and 1 week at Easter. • CLEAR is committed to workforce wellbeing and ensuring Continued Professional Development Job Role and Purpose You will lead CLEAR’s Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service to deliver support for Children and Young People that is effective, safe and delivered to the highest professional standards, ensuring out continued accreditation with the BACP. You will be responsible for the clinical work, operational processes, support and compliance of a team of employed and sessional therapists. As part of the senior leadership team, you will support the strategic development of the charity and represent CLEAR in relevant strategic and operational partnerships and collaborations. You will also support service innovation and development, including a proposed move to an age-based model of 3 Clinical Service Leads. You will report to the CEO and be supported by a Referrals Manager and Referrals/Office Administrator and works collaboratively with a Clinical Psychologist in the Evaluation and Quality Lead role across all of CLEAR’s services. Key attributes You will be a competent, collaborative and trauma-informed leader, a champion of children’s rights and have an in-depth understanding of trauma and its impact on children and young people. You hold professional accreditation that meets BACP criteria for holding overall clinical responsibility or be working towards this. You will be compassionate and resilient, mindful of your own self-care and that of your colleagues. You will be organised, able to balance competing demands and a good communicator to a wide range of audiences. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver the annual Service Delivery Plan for the CYP trauma- recovery service, feeding into the strategic planning cycle of the charity and ensuring services are delivered to budget. • Ensuring the voice and needs of children and young people are foremost in service development • Oversight and management of clinical work and processes, building effective teams and working relationships, ensuring the children’s service is delivered in line with the BACP Ethical Framework and trauma-informed principles. • Ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice are maintained in line with BACP, HCPC, UKCP and other relevant professional frameworks • Line management of employed therapists, including regular 1-2-1s • Support and management for sessional self-employed therapists, including compliance and bi-annual contract reviews • Supporting the Continuous Professional Development of therapists, linking this to operational need and opportunities to develop CLEARs services • Ensuring compliance with CLEAR policy, procedure and process and high standards of clinical governance within the CLEAR database. • Ensuring SARs and police requests and court orders for session notes, are responded to in a timely manner, in line with CLEAR policy. • Working with the Evaluation and Quality Lead in the development and implementation of clinical evaluation measures. • Working with the Evaluation and Quality Lead to ensure reporting to funders is provided in line with the requirements of contracts and grant agreements. • Oversee Safeguarding for the service, assess risk for clients and therapists, and ensure that relevant policies, training and feedback/protocol is documented • Attend appropriate internal and external meetings to build and maintain excellent partnerships and systems approaches. General Duties • To foster excellent effective communications throughout the service both internally and externally. • To be responsible for own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate. • Participate in recruitment and induction of new staff as appropriate. • To undertake any other tasks deemed necessary so that the service is effective and well managed Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Post Graduate Qualification in counselling/therapy/psychology or other relevant field which includes a strong foundation in child development and attachment theory. Accreditation with relevant professional body or working towards accreditation A minimum of 3 years of experience of working with children and young people affected by trauma, including domestic abuse and sexual violence Excellent understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Experience of leading and developing a service or major project Experience of line management and building successful teams Good all round IT skills and use of Microsoft 365 applications Desirable Clinical Psychologist/Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Qualification and experience of being a Child Clinical Supervisor 5 years of experience working with children. Research experience and relevant qualification Safeguarding qualification, experience as Safeguarding Lead Leadership and Management or Project Management Qualification Experience of working across systems and building external partnerships Experience of working with bespoke databases How to apply: Please download and complete the CLEAR application form from our website https://clearsupport.net/team/job-vacancies Return to info@clearsupport.net putting CYP Clinical Lead in the title of the email Closing date for applications: Friday 6th February 2026