Clinical Safeguard and Counselling Manager

Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

To oversee and manage clinical safeguarding and counselling services within the organisation, ensuring the safety, well-being, and mental wellbeing of service users and colleagues.

The Clinical Safeguarding and Counselling Manager will lead a team of clinical professionals, develop and implement relevant safeguarding programs, and ensure compliance with all applicable clinical standards and regulations.

Salary range - £35,000 to £40,000

Leadership and Management:

o Lead and manage the clinical safeguarding and counselling teams, providing supervision, support, and professional development opportunities.

o Develop and implement comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures to protect mental and emotional wellbeing across the division.

o Design counselling procedures that provide structured support, including confidential counselling services, crisis intervention and escalation processes.

o Ensure both services operate within budget and meet organisational goals.

Clinical Service Delivery:

o Oversee the delivery of clinical safeguarding and counselling services, ensuring they are accessible, effective, and client centred.

o Establish clear protocols for identifying, reporting and addressing mental health concerns, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

o Monitor and evaluate the quality of clinical services, implementing improvements as needed.

Training and Development:

o Develop and implement comprehensive training programmes to educate clinical staff on safeguarding and effective counselling techniques.

o Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and make necessary adjustments to enhance learning outcomes and support continuous professional development of clinical staff.

o Ensure clinical staff maintain their professional development and adhere to ethical and clinical standards.

o Stay updated with the latest developments in clinical safeguarding and counselling practices and integrate the workplace and Maximus Connect services.

Case Management:

o Oversee complex or high-risk clinical safeguarding and counselling cases.

Offer expert, guidance and support to clinical staff, ensuring that all interventions are conducted in accordance with best practice and ethical standards.

o Facilitate case discussions, provide supervision and assist in developing tailored action plans, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of colleagues

o Maintain meticulous and confidential record-keeping of client interactions, safeguarding cases and clinical supervision.

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