Job requirements
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Essential
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- Qualifications
Have achieved the Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence based Psychological Treatments accredited by NHS Talking Therapies
- Qualifications
Be an accredited PWP with BABCP or eligible for accreditation
- Qualifications
Understanding and up to date knowledge of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (NHS Talking Therapies) programme and principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Qualifications
Knowledge of the full range of evidence based psychological interventions across both step 2 and step 3
- Qualifications
Experience of delivering clinical supervision to Step 2 staff and of clinical leadership
- Qualifications
Experience of successful joint working, multi-agency and partnership working within a social care and/or health care service
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Decision making and problem-solving skills
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Join our team as a Step 2 Clinical Lead. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Kent is looking for a Step 2 Clinical Lead at our Talking Therapies Service. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.
Main duties of the job
The Kent Talking Therapies Service is looking for a Step 2 Clinical Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. In this role you will oversee the running of the service pathways by ensuring timely access to assessments, treatments on onwards referrals for clients. You will support the current Step 2 staff by providing supervision and assisting with ongoing development and training. There will be the opportunity to contribute to the development of excellent working relationships with external stakeholders such as training providers and primary care teams and also lead on specific areas of service improvement and development. This role is full time and permanent. The working hours are 37.5 per week, working Monday - Friday. As a Step 2 Clinical Lead the salary range is £35,118.26 - £44,400. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
About us
Join our team as a Step 2 Clinical Lead. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Kent is looking for a Step 2 Clinical Lead at our Talking Therapies Service. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website. Please use the linked job description to support your application. The closing date for applications is 7th September 2026. Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.
Details
- Date posted: 24 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £35,118 to £44,400 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: oc-1786974534-F642K
- Job locations: City of London, EC1R 5AR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Role Join our team as a Step 2 Clinical Lead. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Kent is looking for a Step 2 Clinical Lead at our Talking Therapies Service. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website. Please use the linked job description to support your application. The closing date for applications is 7th September 2026. Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Job Opportunity The Kent Talking Therapies Service is looking for a Step 2 Clinical Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. In this role you will oversee the running of the service pathways by ensuring timely access to assessments, treatments on onwards referrals for clients. You will support the current Step 2 staff by providing supervision and assisting with ongoing development and training. There will be the opportunity to contribute to the development of excellent working relationships with external stakeholders such as training providers and primary care teams and also lead on specific areas of service improvement and development. This role is full time and permanent. The working hours are 37.5 per week, working Monday - Friday. As a Step 2 Clinical Lead the salary range is £35,118.26 - £44,400. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Essential Skills You will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience and already has a Talking Therapies recognised qualification in clinical supervision. You will be able to demonstrate leadership skills and delegate appropriately.
Have achieved the Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence based Psychological Treatments accredited by NHS Talking Therapies
Be an accredited PWP with BABCP or eligible for accreditation
Understanding and up to date knowledge of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (NHS Talking Therapies) programme and principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Knowledge of the full range of evidence based psychological interventions across both step 2 and step 3
Experience of delivering clinical supervision to Step 2 staff and of clinical leadership
Experience of successful joint working, multi-agency and partnership working within a social care and/or health care service
Decision making and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
2 days paid volunteer leave per year
Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months
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This advert is for Step 2 Clinical Lead, Kent Ref:0109TT with We Are With You in City of London, England. It is listed as a Lead (legacy management group) role. The advertised salary is £35118.00 to £44400.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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