Lead Counsellor

We're seeking a Lead Counsellor to provide structured counselling / psychosocial therapies to service users and their close family members, and to manage the countywide counselling service within Recovery Steps Cumbria. You will be responsible for coordinating and leading an accessible counselling service, providing supervision and guidance to counsellors, and implementing systems responsive to differing levels of risk and need.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy (Level 4 or above) BACP accreditation / UKCP registration (or equivalent)
• Recognised certificate in counselling supervision

Benefits

• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year