Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced clinical supervisor to join our vibrant and thriving counselling service and offer group supervision to BCS’s qualified counsellors starting from September 2026. Our clinical supervisors form a fundamental part of the BCS team by supporting the ongoing development of our counsellors and the clinical work of the Service. The post-holder would offer weekly in-person 90 minute group supervision to groups of four counsellors, using a psychodynamic or integrative approach. This role is a contract for between 1-2 groups and requires at least one evening.
Duties
- For at least 42 weeks per year, provide 1.5 hours of psychodynamic supervision per group of four counsellors per week. One evening group required between 5-9pm. Counsellor numbers in a group may vary temporarily throughout the role.
- Support and enable each counsellor to become more effective in their counselling.
- Notify and discuss with the Clinical Services Manager any serious concerns about a client or counsellor's welfare and any safeguarding.
- Have one individual tutorial per year with each counsellor and complete a review form in line with BCS policy.
-Attend supervisors’ meetings with the Counselling team three times per year.
- Be regularly supervised on their supervisory work. This is not provided by BCS.
Training and Skills
- Professionally qualified counsellor, ideally with a psychodynamic training, and minimum 3 years clinical experience.
- Specific training in supervision (or currently undertaking one), ideally psychodynamic
- Member of BACP, UKCP or other professional body
- Solid understanding of psychodynamic counselling and how other modalities work alongside it
- The ability to hold and manage a group of up to four counsellors, with group-work skills.
- The ability to supervise open-ended, short-term, couples and initial consultations
Application
See website for more details: www.basingstokecounselling.org.uk/vacancies
Pay: £40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Can you offer one evening supervision group (between hours of 17:00 - 21:00) on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday?
- Are you a qualified supervisor, or will be qualified by September 2026?
Work Location: In person
