- Advertised from 21st March 2022
- 35 hours per week, open-ended basis
- 073048
Role
Job Purpose
The University of Glasgow is committed to the wellbeing and success of its students and to providing effective and flexible support services which aid successful study. As a key member of the Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Team, the Clinical Lead will co-lead a multi-disciplinary team of therapists and professional staff, providing mental health and wellbeing support to our community of circa 32k students.
The Clinical Lead will be expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of how the organisational context impacts on therapeutic decisions. Flexibility and the ability to respond to multiple demands and crisis situations is essential as well as experience working with people at all levels within a large organisation. You will be experienced in working with brief therapeutic modalities and in the development and implementation of support pathways in response to changing client needs. You will have expert knowledge of best counselling practice and experience of delivering training and supervision. With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build professional networks and establish influential relationships with colleagues, you will have a track record of leading, coaching and motivating staff including skills in implementing and managing change.
Working with the Head of Student Wellbeing and Inclusion, and in partnership with students, staff and external agencies, the Clinical Lead plays a critical role in promoting good mental health amongst students.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Share responsibility for the operational management of the service and provide leadership and day to day management for a team of counselling and wellbeing staff, ensuring that colleagues receive appropriate support, development and supervision.
2. Act as a point of clinical escalation and take responsibility for clinical decisions, ensuring that appropriate plans and support mechanisms are in place to address complexity and risk.
3. Advise and lead on the management of cases involving complex and high-risk students. Convene case conferences where necessary to agree strategies for supporting students who are considered to be a risk to themselves and/or to others.
4. Provide expert advice and guidance to the Head of Student Wellbeing and Inclusion and other senior stakeholders in connection with matters of mental health and wellbeing.
5. Develop and promote creative and innovative therapeutic approaches, which reflect the needs of the University's student community.
6. Work collaboratively with colleagues and with the student bodies, colleges and schools, to inform, deliver and support campaigns which improve mental health and wellbeing.
7. Provide expert guidance on student mental health to members of the University community and engage with colleges and schools to ensure that frontline staff have access to advice and guidance when it is required.
8. Work with the Head of Service to implement strategies for the collection and analysis of relevant data to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of service provision, identify needs and inform service improvement and investment decisions.
9. Maintain a caseload working within a brief goal orientated model and provide initial consultations/assessments.
10. Build good working relationships with the key external agencies (e.g. Barclay Medical Practice and specialist NHS services), to facilitate fast and effective referrals and the exchange of good practice.
11. Contribute to the development of strategy and process, supporting the Head of Wellbeing & Inclusion to implement service changes and new ways of working which best meet the needs of the student body.
Leadership Behavioural Framework Effective leadership at Glasgow University is essential to achieving our vision of a world-class, world-changing university, as set out in our strategy, University of Glasgow - Explore - Strategy 2025.
The Glasgow Professional Behavioural Competency Framework describes the leadership behaviours for all university leaders in the delivery of our strategic objectives. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the framework available to download at University of Glasgow - MyGlasgow - Human Resources - The Glasgow Professional before addressing the criteria in the framework.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 Educated to degree level or equivalent with a relevant professional, postgraduate qualification relating to mental health e.g. Postgraduate qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy or Doctorate in Counselling /Psychology.
A2 Registered with a relevant professional body such as NMC, HCPC, BABCP/BACP or registered with the Health & Care Professions Council as a Counselling/Clinical psychologist.
A3 Thorough knowledge and understanding of the BACP/HCPC ethical frameworks for the professional practice of counselling, psychotherapy, clinical/counselling psychology and supervision.
A4 Experience of working with people with complex needs and responding to people experiencing crises.
A5 A good understanding of multidisciplinary mental health teams and the interface/integration between different working practices and services
A6 Demonstrable knowledge of the specific challenges of mental health care within an HE environment.
Desirable
B1 A postgraduate qualification in clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
C1 Ability to utilise a range of therapeutic interventions and techniques to respond flexibly to the needs of service users.
C2 Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communications skills, with the ability to form positive working relationships with a wide range of staff within the University community and externally.
C3 The ability to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to clients, senior management and a range of lay and professional persons, in a variety of situations, including those in which there is the possibility of a hostile response.
C4 Able to motivate, lead and develop a team, providing support and direction to colleagues in difficult roles and challenging support situations.
C5 Able to recognise and manage risk, make clinical judgements on complex cases and take decisive action when required, adapting approaches to suit the HE setting.
C6 Analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to manage competing priorities.
C7 Able to work flexibly and creatively while maintaining personal and professional resilience
Desirable
D1 Skills in the use of CORE or similar to record, measure and manage the outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
Experience
Essential
E1 Demonstrable management and leadership experience with a clinical team, including the provision of clinical supervision
E2 Extensive experience of providing counselling and or mental health care, including working with people with complex difficulties/experiencing crisis
E3 Experience of working with external agencies operating in the field of mental health and wellbeing.
E4 Experience of developing, leading and implementing new developments and projects.
E5 Experience of policy and service development/improvement in the area of mental health and wellbeing.
Desirable
F1 Experience of working with diverse client groups e.g. students from varied ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
F2 Experience of developing and delivering training where the audience has different levels of subject knowledge.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be on the Management, Professional and Administrative Grade, level 8, £44,706 - £51,799 per annum.
This post is on a full-time (35 hours per week), open-ended basis.
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the University Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
The post for which you are applying is considered “registered work” in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act.
If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Further information is available at: mygov.scot/pvg-scheme
Please note that under Section 34(1) of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 it is a criminal offence to apply to carry out or to carry out regulated work from which that individual is barred.
It is the University of Glasgow mission is to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.
Application notes
To apply please visit our website
Closing date: 07-Apr-2022 23:45
Top job! Charity Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £38,788
- Hybrid: Campbell House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital in Glasgow’s West End
- Closing 9th January 2026
Common Wheel is a Glasgow-based charity dedicated to supporting people with mental health issues. Our vision is for individuals to live meaningful, satisfying lives and contribute to society. Our mission focuses on improving mental wellbeing, building skills, reducing isolation, and challenging stigma through creative, practical activities like music, art, bike building, and climbing. We have been supporting people manage or recover from mental illness for 25 years. We work in the community, in hospital wards and care homes and at our 2 purpose-built bike workshops in Maryhill and Glasgow.
Role Overview
The Charity Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of Common Wheel, ensuring the effective delivery of programmes, sound financial management, communications as well as contributing to successful fundraising. With an annual income of between £250,000 and £300,000, the charity is at a pivotal stage of growth and impact. The Manager will play a key role in shaping strategy, managing the team, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead and manage a small team of 7-10 staff, a pool of freelance practitioners and a team of volunteers.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic plans.
Programme Delivery
- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all programmes and services, such as build-your-own-bike workshops, climbing, art, music and others.
- Ensure programmes align with the charity’s mission and deliver measurable impact to participants.
- Monitor performance and report on outcomes to funders and trustees.
Fundraising & Income Generation
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to sustain and grow income.
- Cultivate relationships with funders, grant-makers, corporate partners, referrers and community supporters.
- Work with our Fundraiser to prepare funding applications and manage grant reporting requirements.
Finance & Governance
- Manage the charity’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
- Oversee financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and annual audits, working with our finance manager and treasurer.
- Ensure compliance with charity legal and regulatory requirements.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent the charity externally, acting as a spokesperson and champion for Common Wheel when required.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including beneficiaries, partners, and funders.
- Oversee marketing, communications, and public relations activities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in charity management or a leadership role in an equivalent organisation.
- Strong understanding of fundraising, financial management, and governance.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.
- Interest in mental health and a commitment to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Desirable
- Experience working with a charity of similar size and scope.
- Knowledge of the charity’s sector or beneficiary group.
- Familiarity with regulation, relevant systems and processes
Programme Lead Scotland
- Full time
- £43,000 – £46,000
- Hybrid: Anchored to the Glasgow office. Minimum expectation of being present at least one day a week in the office.
- Closing 15th January 2026
The Programme Lead for Scotland will be an entrepreneurial, driven and creative leader responsible for the development and delivery of key national programmes, ensuring that lived experience is at the heart. Working with the Director for Scotland and colleagues across Carers Trust, they will lead and line manage a small staff team to deliver ambitiously against programme objectives, creating a supportive team culture that promotes creativity, innovation and autonomy.
Experience
Leading the development of an ambitious and impact focused programme pipeline
Working within UK-wide or multi stakeholder structures maximising the benefit of a cross functional approach to programme development and delivery
Programme monitoring and evaluation with a strong focus on demonstrating impact and creating opportunities for learning and growth
Stewarding high-level relationships and the creation of new partnerships
Leading and managing high performing teams
If this sounds like you, download the recruitment pack below to find out more.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities' employer, Carers Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Carers Trust.
Find out more about Working for Carers Trust
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About the role
As the Registered Manager, you will be an experienced leader leading a team working with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
As the Registered Manager you will:
- Maintain the continuing relevance of services to individuals’ needs and purchaser requirements by ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Oversee the financial aspects of the service, managing significant budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and making financial decisions.
- Where a need or an opportunity is identified, lead on the development of new services, support business growth and maintain reputational excellence.
- Comply with governance, law and legislation including local authority compliance, Care Inspectorate (at level 5 and above), SSSC and safeguarding procedures.
- Support the senior management team in the streamlining, promotion and monitoring of quality assurance systems which meets the needs of individual services as well as the overall service delivery in the region.
- Develop, monitor and implement supervision and appraisal systems for staff.
About You
You will have passion and drive to take forward a well-established Service and Team. Be passionate; and committed to the overall aims and objectives of the service and have the belief that people can live fulfilling lives with the right support in place.
You should also have:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people and leading a service delivery team, including managing the provision of a safe operating environment in a relevant context.
- The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners and build positive relationships including local authorities and housing associations.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload to meet a number of different and competing tasks in sometimes pressurised environment.
- Social Service and Health Care at level 9 (SCQF) or other speciality/qualification recognised by the SSSC for registration purposes as well as a relevant management qualification.
About Us:
Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.
Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young persons peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.
Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Murray’s Initiative deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.
The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.
About the Role:
The Diploma in Integrative Counselling is 2-year course, credit rated at SCQF level 10 by the University of the West of Scotland, and validation from COSCA. Murray’s Initiative is one of the founding COSCA members and adheres to the COSCA ethical framework for good practice in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling skills. The course requires lead tutors who are accredited by COSCA to Diploma level or committed to work towards accreditation. Tutors should be experienced Counsellors who are accredited with an appropriate professional body, or working towards accreditation (e.g., COSCA/BACP/UKCP).
The Lead Course Tutor will have responsibility for two Diploma Courses, leading on one weekly class and one weekend class. The Lead Course Tutor will be expected to contribute to a Murray’s Initiative CPD calendar, writing and delivering on content agreed with the Head of Diploma and Training. The Lead Course Tutor will support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
The Lead Tutor will report to the Head of Diploma and Training.
This post requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership - successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
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