Therapy Lead- Addictions

Job Description

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\n Priory Eden House is looking to recruit a Therapy Lead to join the team.
\n This is a full-time role/ 37.5 hours per week. \n

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\n We are seeking a candidate with experience in addictions work and a proven background in leading and managing a therapy team.
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\n Please only apply if you meet these essential criteria.
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\n Eden House is the first service in our brand new Division of Residential Addictions. Branded under “Flourish”, Eden House will be the first Priory therapy-led residential programme for people seeking meaningful, sustainable recovery from addiction and related behaviours\n

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

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• Leading and supporting a diverse range of therapy staff including psychology, therapy, OT, assistants and any other specialisms that fall within the team’s therapy needs.
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• Facilitating regular management supervision with individuals in line with Priory policy, using a cascade system with other qualified therapists
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• An agreed reduced level of patient facing clinical hours to create line management responsibility, as agreed with the Private Business and Therapy Manager.
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• 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.
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\n You can find additional information in the attached job description. \n

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\nWhat you'll bring to the role\n
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\n 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.\n
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\n The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or accredited psychotherapist (BACP, BABCP, UKCP) with strong leadership skills to support a diverse therapy team. They should have a solid understanding of therapy roles in mental health, experience in management supervision, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Experience in a commercial setting with cost management awareness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs is also essential.\n
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\n For more information about the role, you can email [email protected]\n

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\nWhat we will give you in return\n
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\n 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. \n

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• Free on-site parking
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• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
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• Enhanced maternity pay
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• Contributory pension scheme
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• 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)
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• Access to development opportunities
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• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
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• Leadership & management development
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• Long service award
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• Refer a friend bonuses
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\n Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. \n

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\nAbout Priory\n

\n Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.\n

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\n We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here .

\n For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here .
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\n All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. \n