Advertised from 27 January 2026

Role

As we continue to grow our services to meet increasing demand, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Talking Therapies practitioner to take a strategic and operational lead in delivering psychological support services to adults and young people affected by and bereaved from cancer across Ayrshire. 

Reporting to our Director of Care Services, our TTL will be responsible for the leadership, development, and delivery of Ayrshire Cancer Support’s talking therapy services. This includes direct provision of high-level one to one and group psychological support to those affected by cancer, supervision of the counselling team, and service development aligned with best practice, governance, and quality standards. 

The position is suitable for one of the following mental health professionals; Either a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology; or a Nursing or Allied Health Professional with specialist training; or an experienced talking therapist qualified in one or more therapeutic approach (counselling, psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR) whilst holding registration with a relevant regulatory body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, BACP, COSCA). A satisfactory Level 2 PVG will also be an essential requirement for the role. 

Whilst third sector experience is desirable, this is not essential. The role will operate over 30 hours per week between Monday and Friday, and we are open to discussing how these hours are worked. The role will involve working flexibly throughout Ayrshire and between our support centres in Kilmarnock and Ayr. 

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack below.

Application notes

Please submit your CV and a covering letter which explains why you believe you’ll be the ideal candidate for the role. Please email these directly to: HR@ayrshirecs.org

If you’d like to discuss the role, please request a call-back via the email address above.

Deadline for applications is 27th February 2026.

We’re keen to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you’d find it beneficial to submit your application in a different format, please let us know and we can discuss appropriate options.

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