Clinical Director

Somerset Counselling Centre; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerset Counselling Centre in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a part-time Clinical Director (18-24hrs per week) to lead our clinical team and shape the future of counselling services across Somerset.

The role offers salary up to £47,250 FTE depending on experience, and a hybrid working model with regular office presence. This is a charity with over 35 years of service and a strong governance culture, focused on expanding access to high-quality counselling.

Qualifications

• Accredited counsellor/psychotherapist with senior clinical experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in safeguarding, governance and risk management.
• Passion for widening access to counselling and improving mental health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the clinical team.
• Drive clinical excellence across services.
• Lead safeguarding, governance and quality assurance.
• Support counsellor, supervisor and trainee development.
• Build and strengthen partnerships across Somerset and beyond.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and future service development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Governance

Safeguarding

Strategic partnerships

Education

BACP/UKCP accreditation

Job description

Somerset Counselling Centre | Taunton, Somerset

Part-Time (18 to 24hrs per week)

Salary up to £47,250 (FTE), depending on experience

Shape the future of counselling in Somerset.

Are you an experienced clinical leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine and lasting difference?

Somerset Counselling Centre is entering an exciting new chapter and we are now looking for an exceptional Clinical Director to help lead our next phase of growth, innovation and impact.

This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise, leadership and strategic influence within a thriving and well-established counselling charity that has been supporting people across Somerset for over 35 years.

Working closely with our Operations Director, Trustees, counsellors, supervisors and partners, you will play a key role in shaping services that transform lives and improve access to high-quality counselling across our communities.

At Somerset Counselling Centre, you'll join a passionate and highly skilled team dedicated to making counselling accessible to everyone who needs it.

We're proud of our:

• Strong clinical reputation
• Diverse team of counsellors, supervisors and trainees
• Psychodynamic and relational foundations
• Low-cost and income-based counselling services
• Strong governance and safeguarding culture
• Collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team
• Ambitious plans for future growth

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to influence the direction of an organisation that genuinely changes lives every day.

The Role

• Provide leadership and support to our clinical team
• Drive clinical excellence across all services
• Lead safeguarding, governance and quality assurance
• Support counsellor, supervisor and trainee development
• Build and strengthen partnerships across Somerset and beyondli>Contribute to organisational strategy and future service development
• Act as an ambassador for counselling, wellbeing and mental health

About You

• BACP, UKCP or equivalent accredited
• An experienced counsellor or psychotherapist
• An experienced clinical supervisor
• Confident working with complex clinical presentations
• Skilled in leading people and developing services
li>Knowledgeable in safeguarding, governance and risk management
• Passionate about widening access to counselling and improving mental health outcomes

Experience within the charity sector is welcomed but not essential.

Location

Based in beautiful Taunton, Somerset, with excellent transport links and a vibrant community. You will need to come into the office on a weekly basis so this isn't suitable for 100% remote working but we welcome a hybrid approach.

We welcome informal conversations and visits to the Centre before applying.

Company Description

Somerset Counselling Centre (SCC) is a charity that provides a safe and confidential space for people to talk with skilled counsellors about challenges affecting their lives. Counsellors help clients explore how past experiences, concerns about the future, and self-confidence issues may be impacting their wellbeing. SCC is funded through grants, fundraising, and project work, without financial support from the Government or NHS. The organisation uses an income-based fee structure that supports client autonomy while keeping counselling accessible. Clients receive therapy from highly trained, qualified practitioners who are committed to inclusive and person-centred support.