Clinical Lead Officer
Social Care in Action (SCiA Group)
Date: 1 day ago
City: Southampton
Contract type: Part time
Location: Southampton
Contract: Permanent, Part Time – 20 hours per week
Salary: Up to £31 273.78 (FTE) depending on experience
DBS Check Required
Employer: Options Wellbeing Trust
Are you a qualified counsellor with a passion for clinical excellence and leadership?
Do you have a strong track record in case management, safeguarding, and mentoring others in a mental health or counselling environment?
Options Wellbeing Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Lead Officer to oversee and support the clinical delivery of our counselling and wellbeing services. This is a pivotal role within our organisation, ensuring that our services are safe, ethical, high-quality, and aligned with professional guidelines and best practice.
About The Role
As Clinical Lead Officer, you will:
What We’re Looking For:
Send your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification via the application link.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact: Imelda Byrne, Service Manager on 02380 630219.
Options Wellbeing Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Contract: Permanent, Part Time – 20 hours per week
Salary: Up to £31 273.78 (FTE) depending on experience
DBS Check Required
Employer: Options Wellbeing Trust
Are you a qualified counsellor with a passion for clinical excellence and leadership?
Do you have a strong track record in case management, safeguarding, and mentoring others in a mental health or counselling environment?
Options Wellbeing Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Lead Officer to oversee and support the clinical delivery of our counselling and wellbeing services. This is a pivotal role within our organisation, ensuring that our services are safe, ethical, high-quality, and aligned with professional guidelines and best practice.
About The Role
As Clinical Lead Officer, you will:
- Ensure clinical governance and quality assurance across all client work.
- Provide guidance and oversight for assessment, case allocation, and safeguarding.
- Support the recruitment, induction, and development of Volunteer Counselling Trainees and Associate Counsellors.
- Act as a key contact for clinical supervisors, associates, and third-party contractors.
- Drive continual improvement in client experience, assessment tools, and service impact reporting.
- Facilitate peer support groups and deliver relevant CPD.
- Contribute to the Trust’s commitment to BACP ethical compliance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar clinical or counselling role.
- Membership of BACP (or other appropriate professional body).
- Significant clinical experience (5+ years).
- Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding procedures and case monitoring.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
- Up-to-date safeguarding training.
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
- Enhanced DBS check (required).
- Completed clinical compliance training.
- Clinical Supervisor qualification (or working towards)
- Experience liaising with counselling training providers.
- Understanding of GDPR, Equality and Diversity, and Health & Safety legislation.
- Work in a values-driven organisation focused on delivering accessible, person-centred support.
- Contribute to an inclusive, supportive team culture.
- Help shape the future of community wellbeing services.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and supervision.
Send your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification via the application link.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact: Imelda Byrne, Service Manager on 02380 630219.
Options Wellbeing Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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