CYP Clinical Lead: Trauma‑Informed Youth Services

Rape Crisis South London (RCSL); Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Croydon is seeking a highly experienced Children and Young People Clinical Lead to oversee specialist therapeutic services for survivors of sexual violence. The role requires leading counselling and play therapy, ensuring high-quality delivery, and managing budgets. Applicants must have an accredited counselling qualification, significant clinical leadership experience, and an understanding of trauma-informed practice. This position is open to women only.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare Plan

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Supportive feminist working culture

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people affected by sexual violence.
• 600+ supervised hours post-qualification experience required.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead CYP counselling, play therapy, and trauma-informed services.
• Oversee strategic development and clinical delivery.
• Manage CYP budgets and reporting.

Skills

Counselling / psychotherapy qualification

Clinical leadership

Safeguarding expertise

Trauma-informed practice

Team development

Education

Accredited counselling / psychotherapy qualification

Job description

A leading charity organization in Croydon is seeking a highly experienced Children and Young People Clinical Lead to oversee specialist therapeutic services for survivors of sexual violence. The role requires leading counselling and play therapy, ensuring high-quality delivery, and managing budgets. Applicants must have an accredited counselling qualification, significant clinical leadership experience, and an understanding of trauma-informed practice. This position is open to women only.