Sexual Health Counselling Manager

We are seeking an experienced counsellor/therapist to manage the Sexual Health Counselling Service, managing a small team of counsellors, trainees and volunteers.

The role will involve line management responsibilities for counsellors on the service, as well as for a young people's counsellor; and overseeing up 2-4 trainee/volunteer placements, supporting their development and liaising with training institutes.

In addition to holding a small client caseload, you will also oversee client intake, assessments and allocation. You will ensure a high-quality and consistent delivery across the Sexual Health counselling service in line with KPIs and frameworks. Increasing referrals and building strong relationships in commissioned London boroughs will be an integral focus.

Qualificationrequired

Relevant recognised qualification(s) (minimum L4 Diploma level) in the field of psychotherapy and/or psychology. In addition, you must be an accredited or registered member of a professional body (eg BACP, UKCP, HCPC, BPS). Please indicate this clearly on your application.

Our sexual health counselling service supports many people from marginalised backgrounds, with many clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, People of the Global Majority, disabled people, asylum seekers & refugees, sex workers and more; and we support people with their mental health and overall wellbeing. Many of Spectra's services are peer-led, and value practitioners bringing their lived experience to the role, which may include experience of marginalisation and/or mental ill health.

We are keen to receive applications from people with backgrounds and experiences that reflect the communities we work with. Our sexual health counselling service supports many people from marginalised backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community, People of the Global Majority, disabled people, asylum seekers & refugees, sex workers and more; and we support people with their mental health and overall wellbeing. Spectra is a peer-led organisation, and values practitioners bringing their lived experience to the role, which may include experience of marginalisation and/or mental ill health.

Selection will be based on the skills, experience and criteria set out in the job description and person specification.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews commencing.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early application.