Therapy Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Melton Mowbray
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£53,560 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Leadership Therapy Addiction Services Mental Health Supervision Interpersonal Skills Decision-making Cost Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

    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.

    What we will give you in return

    We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] 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 days annual leave
    • Enhanced maternity pay
    • Contributory pension scheme
    • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and 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
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