Job Title: Addiction Therapy Lead – New Residential Recovery Service
Salary: £42,000 - £53,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: North West London
Contract Type: Permanent
Qualifications: BACP, BABCP or HCPC Accredited
Summary:
Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a leading provider of mental health and addiction recovery services as they launch a flagship, therapy-led residential programme in North West London.
This ground breaking service is designed for individuals who do not require medical detox but would benefit from immersive, structured, and trauma-informed care. Offering placements of 14, 28, or 42 days, the setting focuses on both substance and behavioural addictions, underpinned by modern, non-12-step, harm-reduction principles.
We are now seeking a passionate and experienced Addiction Therapy Lead to take a senior clinical role in this dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
Your Role at a Glance:
As Addiction Therapy Lead, you’ll be instrumental in guiding therapeutic delivery and service culture from day one. This role blends group and individual therapy with clinical leadership, offering you a rare opportunity to shape a truly person-centred model of addiction recovery.
You’ll supervise junior therapists, contribute to service development, and work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions that promote sustainable, empowering change.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based 1:1 and group therapy
Provide clinical supervision to junior therapists (1–2 per month)
Lead and contribute to clinical case reviews and MDT planning
Guide less experienced team members and support complex client work
Take ownership of a key service area and contribute to operational development
Ensure high standards of documentation and clinical governance
Uphold best practice standards and national guidelines
Represent the therapy team in internal and external communications
Champion a trauma-informed, client-led recovery ethos
What We’re Looking For:
Full accreditation with BACP, BABCP, or HCPC
Experienced Therapy Manager/Lead in a complex mental health/addiction/recovery service
Minimum 2 years experience in addiction and recovery services
Experience facilitating both group and individual therapy
Experience with trauma-informed care and harm-reduction models
Strong leadership qualities with an interest in service development
Passion for ethical, collaborative, and client-led care
Why Join?:
Influence the direction of a flagship new service
Genuine opportunity to deliver care your way - person-centred, therapeutic, and empowering
Structured CPD pathway and internal career progression
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Additional birthday leave
Access to health & wellbeing benefits portal
Free parking & fully funded DBS
Clear salary progression structure
Nearby Locations: Based in North West London, this service is commutable from the following areas: Barnet, Watford, Harrow, Potters Bar, Enfield, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Mill Hill, Edgware, St Albans, Borehamwood
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at Compass Associates: garnold@compassltd.co.uk
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.