Addiction Therapy Lead - New Residential Recovery Service

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of mental health and addiction recovery services is looking for an Addiction Therapy Lead in North West London. This role involves delivering therapeutic care and supervising clinical staff in a dynamic recovery environment, providing a unique opportunity to influence service direction and standards.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Additional birthday leave

Access to health & wellbeing benefits portal

Free parking & fully funded DBS

Structured CPD pathway and internal career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in addiction and recovery services.
• Experience facilitating both group and individual therapy.
• Passion for ethical, collaborative, and client-led care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy.
• Supervise junior therapists and guide less experienced team members.
• Ensure high standards of documentation and clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Therapeutic Delivery

Trauma-Informed Care

Group Therapy Facilitation

Client-Led Care

Education

BACP, BABCP or HCPC Accredited

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Addiction Therapy Lead - New Residential Recovery Service, london (city of london)

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Compass Associates

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Addiction Therapy Lead – New Residential Recovery Service

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: North West London

Contract Type: Permanent

Qualifications: BACP, BABCP or HCPC Accredited

Summary:

Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a leading provider of mental health and addiction recovery services as they launch a flagship, therapy-led residential programme in North West London.

This ground breaking service is designed for individuals who do not require medical detox but would benefit from immersive, structured, and trauma-informed care. Offering placements of 14, 28, or 42 days, the setting focuses on both substance and behavioural addictions, underpinned by modern, non-12-step, harm-reduction principles.

We are now seeking a passionate and experienced Addiction Therapy Lead to take a senior clinical role in this dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Your Role at a Glance:

As Addiction Therapy Lead, you’ll be instrumental in guiding therapeutic delivery and service culture from day one. This role blends group and individual therapy with clinical leadership, offering you a rare opportunity to shape a truly person-centred model of addiction recovery.

You’ll supervise junior therapists, contribute to service development, and work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions that promote sustainable, empowering change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy
• Provide clinical supervision to junior therapists (1–2 per month)
• Lead and contribute to clinical case reviews and MDT planning
• Guide less experienced team members and support complex client work
• Take ownership of a key service area and contribute to operational development
• Ensure high standards of documentation and clinical governance
• Uphold best practice standards and national guidelines
• Represent the therapy team in internal and external communications
• Champion a trauma-informed, client-led recovery ethos

What We’re Looking For:

• Full accreditation with BACP, BABCP, or HCPC
• Experienced Therapy Manager/Lead in a complex mental health/addiction/recovery service
• Minimum 2 years experience in addiction and recovery services
• Experience facilitating both group and individual therapy
• Experience with trauma-informed care and harm-reduction models
• Strong leadership qualities with an interest in service development
• Passion for ethical, collaborative, and client-led care

Why Join?:

• Influence the direction of a flagship new service
• Genuine opportunity to deliver care your way - person-centred, therapeutic, and empowering
• Structured CPD pathway and internal career progression
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Additional birthday leave
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits portal
• Free parking & fully funded DBS
• Clear salary progression structure

Nearby Locations: Based in North West London, this service is commutable from the following areas: Barnet, Watford, Harrow, Potters Bar, Enfield, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Mill Hill, Edgware, St Albans, Borehamwood

For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at Compass Associates: [emailprotected]

Recommendations:

Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.