Lead Therapist (Maternity Leave)

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advocacy organization in Nottingham is searching for a Lead Therapist to cover maternity leave, providing vital support to the therapy team. Responsibilities include supervising the therapy team, delivering evidence-based psychological therapies, and ensuring compliance with ethical frameworks. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in counseling, relevant accreditation, and experience in a therapeutic context. This role offers a hybrid work environment with a minimum of two office-based days weekly, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive environment

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered or accredited with BACP or UKCP.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• In-depth knowledge of issues affecting survivors of sexual violence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the therapy team and provide counselling.
• Ensure high standard delivery of counselling.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of service.

Skills

Line management

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic approaches

Education

Degree in Counselling

Job description

LEAD THERAPIST (Maternity Leave Cover)

SALARY £38,393 (registered therapist) – £39,356 (accredited therapist) (pro‑rata)

HOURS – 30 per week

Introduction

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services is the leading specialist sexual abuse charity, for over 40 years we have been passionately committed to supporting all adults living in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, who have experienced sexual abuse, we listen, believe and support. We offer a single point of contact for survivors of sexual violence of any kind whether the abuse took place in childhood or adult life.

Why Join Us

At Notts SVS Services, you will be part of a feminist organisation committed to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for survivors.

• A supportive and values-driven environment
• Ongoing professional development and reflective supervision
• Opportunities to shape service strategy and innovation
• Hybrid working arrangements

The Vacancy

We are looking to appoint a Lead Therapist to cover maternity leave and ensure continued support for the therapy team.

The Lead Therapist will have extensive experience of working with a wide range of Mental Health conditions and trauma/complex PTSD, delivering evidence-based psychological therapies to those identified as experiencing common mental health problems. The Lead Therapist will also have a proven track record in line management, service development and co-ordination of service delivery.

• Some evening/weekend work and management on-call is an essential part of this role.
• This is a hybrid role based in Nottingham.
• Training will be provided for this role.

Hours of work

30 hours per week, worked over 4 days (to be agreed), including Fridays and two evening shifts until 7:30pm. Role includes participation in the Saturday on-call rota. A minimum of 2 days per week will be office-based.

Job Purpose

To supervise the therapy team, provide face-to-face counselling and participate in the development and provision of the Asa Hub and Therapy Service.

Responsibilities

• To establish and model good practice in the counselling of survivors of sexual violence (age 15+)
• To ensure that the counselling provided is delivered to a high standard, in accordance with BACP’s Ethical Framework for Good Practice and under appropriate clinical supervision
• To undertake Hub and Clinical Assessments
• To assist the Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the Hub and Therapy services operation
• To contribute to the ongoing development, monitoring and evaluation of the Hub and Therapy services, including accurate updating of database systems

Essential experience, qualifications, and skills

• Degree in Counselling
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience
• Registered or Accredited with BACP or UKCP
• Experience of delivering a wide range of therapeutic approaches to mental health problems and experience of routine outcome monitoring & ability to meet agreed specified service targets
• Have in-depth knowledge of issues affecting people who have experienced sexual violence, both recent and non-recent
• Excellent line management, IT and interpersonal skills

Ideally applicants must have a valid Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Level 3 Certificate prior to starting this role.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Reference checks
• Evidence of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Probationary Period

This offer includes a mandatory six-month probationary period. During this time, performance will be assessed against predetermined criteria. Successful completion of this period is required for continued employment.

Notts SVSS recognises the positive value of diversity within its workforce and welcomes job applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics. We particularly welcome applicants from Black and racially minoritised, disabled, LGBT+ and those with additional language skills, including British Sign Language to reflect those of the sexual violence and abuse survivors we work with.

Closing date: 5th January 2026, 12 noon.

Interviews: W/C 19th January 2026