Lead Counsellor Children and Young People
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387.00 - £56515.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX3 5AZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-26-0322 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Devon and Cornwall SARC deliver trauma processing interventions (TF - CBT) to children within the region as part of the wider sexual violence therapeutic system. We are looking for a experienced therapist to lead our growing team within this speciality. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultants, Paediatricians, Forensic Doctors, Specialist Safeguarding Nurse, Assistant Practitioners with management and administrative support. We are looking for an experienced leader who can build on existing partnerships, pathways and system change work, whilst holding a clinical case load and supporting therapists within the service. Working Pattern: 3 days a week between Monday and Friday. To be agreed on appointment. Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Lyndsay Howell, General Manager on 0300 303 4626 or lyndsay.howell1@nhs.net Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date,, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers) As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.