Vacancies Lead Counsellor Children and Young People
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to become part the Children's Centre of Excellence within Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centre's. We are looking to for an experienced therapist to lead our growing team of specialist sexual violence therapists in delivering evidence based interventions to children and young people who have experienced sexual harm within Devon and Torbay.
About the Role
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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.
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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
Lead Counsellor Children and Young People
* Salary Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
* Frequency Annual
* Vacancy Reference 185-4096-12653
* Contract Type Permanent
* Closing Date 17 March, 2026
* Job Category Psychology
* Staff Group Allied Health Professionals
* Location Hembury House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, United Kingdom
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