Clinical Lead

SuperCare Residential; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of residential care is seeking a Clinical Lead to offer strategic and operational leadership across therapy teams in children's homes. This role requires expertise in clinical governance, team management, and therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with standards and provide high-quality support tailored to the needs of young people. Join a pioneering environment promoting stability and confidence for children in care.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access

Contribution towards gym memberships

Blue light discount

Birthday paid as a day off

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a clinical or therapeutic team.
• Experience working within children's residential care or CAMHS.
• Proven ability to deliver clinical assessments and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction across the therapy team.
• Line-manage and supervise therapists, including performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and professional guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Clinical Governance

Therapeutic Interventions

Safeguarding Procedures

Job description

The Clinical Lead will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership to SuperCare's therapy team across our children's residential homes. They will ensure that therapeutic practice is consistent, child‑centred, trauma‑informed, and aligned with regulatory standards. The Clinical Lead will oversee clinical governance, supervise clinicians, shape therapeutic culture, and ensure that every young person receives high‑quality, evidence‑based support tailored to their needs.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Practice Oversight – Provide leadership and direction across the therapy team (e.g., psychologists, therapists, specialists, etc).
• Team Management & Professional Supervision – Line‑manage and supervise therapists, including clinical supervision, performance reviews, and CPD planning.
• Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance – Oversee documentation, case notes, clinical reports, and data integrity.
• Multidisciplinary & Inter‑Agency Working – Attend and contribute to professionals' meetings, reviews, and case conferences.
• Compliance, Policies & Reporting – Ensure compliance with legislation, Ofsted standards, and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a clinical or therapeutic team (e.g., psychologists, therapists, counsellors, specialists).
• Experience working within children's residential care, CAMHS, social care, or related multi‑disciplinary environments.
• Proven ability to deliver clinical assessments, care plans, and outcome‑focused therapeutic interventions.
• Experience with clinical governance, safeguarding procedures, and managing clinical risk.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, supervise, and develop clinicians.

SuperCare is one of the UK's fastest growing providers of high quality, residential care for children and young people. Our homes provide stability, safety, and the opportunity for young people to develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

• Competitive Salary
• The opportunity to work in a pioneering therapeutic model across multiple homes.
• A supportive, trauma‑informed working environment.
• Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access
• £40 contribution towards gym memberships
• Blue light discount
• Birthday paid as a day off