Children & Young People (CYP) Clinical Lead

Rape Crisis South London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in London is seeking a highly experienced Children and Young People Clinical Lead to oversee and develop specialist therapeutic services for youth aged 4-24 affected by sexual violence. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to feminist principles within a supportive and empowering working culture. This role offers competitive leave, pension schemes, and health benefits.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee)

Life Assurance

Healthcare Plan

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Supportive feminist working culture

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience, including 600+ supervised hours.
• At least 3 years’ clinical work with children and young people affected by sexual violence.
• In-depth safeguarding knowledge and experience working within the violence against women and girls sector.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to have a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CYP counselling, play therapy, and trauma-informed services.
• Strategic development of CYP, clinical leadership of all delivery.
• Management of CYP budgets and reporting.

Skills

Counselling/Psychotherapy

Clinical Leadership

Safeguarding Knowledge

Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practice

Team Development

Education

Counselling/Psychotherapy Qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Rape Crisis South London at a time of significant change and growth with an ambitious vision for the future, and a new leadership team.

Mission Statement

Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse.

Vision

A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected, and supported.

Learning and Development

As a charity currently going through an exciting period of transformation, we welcome people who are enthusiastic about continuous learning and development.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Children and Young People (CYP) Clinical Lead to oversee and develop our specialist therapeutic services for children and young people aged 4‑24. We support survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs through counselling, advocacy, group work, education, and professional training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our CYP counselling, play therapy, and trauma‑informed services, ensuring high‑quality clinical delivery and strategic development.
• Strategic development of CYP, clinical leadership of all delivery, supervision oversight, safeguarding responsibility, and service improvement.
• Management of CYP budgets and reporting.

Qualifications

• A counselling/psychotherapy qualification (accredited or equivalent experience).
• Significant post‑qualification experience, including 600+ supervised hours.
• At least 3 years’ clinical work with children and young people affected by sexual violence.
• Strong experience in clinical leadership and team development.
• In‑depth safeguarding knowledge and experience working within the violence against women and girls sector.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and a commitment to feminist principles.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to have a DBS check.

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• 3 gifted days (pro rata) between 27‑31 December
• Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Life Assurance, Healthcare Plan, EAP, Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
• Supportive feminist working culture

Our Feminist Commitment

Rape Crisis South London is a proudly feminist organisation. Our work is rooted in the belief that sexual violence is both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We recognise that women and girls experience disproportionate levels of sexual violence, and we are committed to challenging the structures, attitudes, and behaviours that enable this harm. We centre the voices, rights, and experiences of survivors in everything we do. Our approach is grounded in empowerment, intersectionality, and inclusivity, recognising that women's experiences are shaped by factors such as race, class, sexuality, disability, migration status, and identity. By joining our team, you will be part of a movement working to end sexual violence and to create a society where all women and girls live free from oppression, fear, and harm.

Equal Opportunity

RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls and those with experience of providing services in a diverse context.