<div><h3>Lead Therapist – Oasis Runcorn</h3><p><b>Location:</b> Runcorn, WA7 1BY<br/><b>Contract:</b> Full-time, 40 Hours per week: 5 days a week on a rota which includes Saturday and Sundays<br/><b>Salary:</b>£32,500 per annum</p><h3>About the Role</h3><p>We are seeking an experienced and values-driven <b>Lead Therapist</b> to join our multidisciplinary team at Oasis Runcorn. This is a senior clinical role with responsibility for leading the therapeutic programme, supporting and developing therapists, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred addiction treatment.</p><p>You will play a key role in shaping clinical practice, maintaining governance standards, and supporting clients through every stage of their recovery journey.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of the therapy team</li><li>Deliver and oversee group and one-to-one therapy in line with treatment programmes</li><li>Support the development, supervision, and performance of therapists</li><li>Contribute to treatment planning, reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings</li><li>Ensure therapy delivery aligns with regulatory, ethical, and organisational standards</li><li>Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment for clients</li><li>Support continuous improvement through audits, feedback, and service development</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Qualified – to a minimum of level 6 and registered member (e.g. BACP or NCPS membership)</li><li>Substantial experience working within addiction, mental health, or residential treatment settings</li><li>Proven experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory therapy role</li><li>Strong understanding of group facilitation, trauma-informed practice, and recovery models</li><li>Confident leader with excellent communication and decision-making skills</li><li>Committed to high clinical standards and compassionate care</li></ul><h3>Our Values</h3><p>At UKAT, our work is guided by four core values that underpin everything we do:</p><ul><li><b>Understanding</b>– We listen without judgement and recognise every individual’s unique journey</li><li><b>Kindness</b>– We lead with compassion, empathy, and respect</li><li><b>Accountability</b>– We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and standards of care</li><li><b>Teamwork</b>– We work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients</li></ul><p>We are looking for a Lead Therapist who not only demonstrates clinical excellence, but who truly lives these values in their leadership and practice.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading residential treatment centre</li><li>Supportive, values-led organisation with a strong multidisciplinary culture</li><li>Ongoing professional development and leadership supportBirthday Off!</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers</li><li>BUPA wellness programme</li><li>Employee of the month vouchers, delegating up to £100 per month</li></ul><p>We are proud to be a <b>Disability Confident</b> employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all</p><p><b>If you are passionate about recovery, leadership, and delivering outstanding therapeutic care, we would love to hear from you.</b></p></div>