Therapy Lead- Addictions

Priory Group; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 41,200 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long-service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Therapy Lead at Beacon House in Melton Mowbray. This full-time role involves supporting a diverse therapy team within the Flourish addiction program, focusing on patient wellbeing using personalized approaches. The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional or accredited psychotherapist with experience in addiction services and leadership skills. Benefits include free parking, enhanced maternity pay, and professional development sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in addiction services.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic roles in mental health settings.
• Proven experience in managerial supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse range of therapy staff.
• Facilitate regular management supervision.
• Manage risk and respond to complex patient needs.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Empathy

Education

Registered healthcare professional with HCPC or accredited psychotherapist

Job description

Therapy Lead

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Beacon House

Compensation: £41,200 - £46,000 / year

Description

Beacon House is looking to recruit a Therapy Lead to join the team. This is a full‑time, 37.5 hour role. The position is part of Flourish – our pioneering therapy‑led addiction programme – which offers bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Beacon House provides a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life, forming part of our wider network of residential addiction treatment homes across the UK.

Delivered by qualified therapists in a non‑medical setting, Flourish offers an alternative to traditional hospital‑based treatment. It’s ideal for people who don’t need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients’ wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, and undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate patients’ wellbeing, dignity, and treatment.

• Leading and supporting a diverse range of therapy staff, including psychology, therapy, and any other specialisms that fall within the team’s therapy needs.
• Facilitating regular management supervision with individuals in line with Priory policy, using a cascade system with other qualified therapists.
• An agreed reduced level of patient‑facing clinical hours to create line‑management responsibility, as agreed with the Private Business and Therapy Manager.
• Be available for any clinical issues the team may need, for example managing risk, responding to complex patient needs, supporting individual cases with a wider MDT as necessary.

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or an accredited psychotherapist with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), or UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). They will bring strong leadership capabilities to support and guide a diverse therapy team.

The successful candidate must have substantial experience in addiction services and a strong understanding of therapeutic roles in mental health settings. They should demonstrate proven experience in providing managerial supervision, the ability to remain calm and effective in challenging or high‑pressure situations, and excellent interpersonal and decision‑making skills. Experience working in a commercial environment, with an awareness of cost management and the flexibility to adapt to evolving organisational and business needs, is also essential.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail].

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday holiday – your birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and a healthcare cash plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long‑service award
• Refer a friend bonuses