Counsellor

If you're a compassionate, genuine and courageous Therapist looking to make a difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you! Come and be a part of a company that prides itself on providing a world-class treatment in comfortable and affordable facilities across the UK. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of high quality therapeutic support to substance misusing clients. We're looking for someone to join our team at Banbury Lodge in Oxfordshire.,

• To contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales.


• To deliver therapeutic support through group-work sessions and one to one interventions.


• To contribute to regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers.


• To counsel individuals about their substance use.


• To help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour.


• To maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group programme.


• To explore, implement and supervise a range of approaches, activities and exercises, which are designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation.


• Ensure that all administration, case recording, written reports etc. are maintained accurately.


• Where required, participate in activities and tasks which directly respond to client need.
  
  Experience of direct work with substance misusing clients.


• Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent


• Two years' experience of direct client work with at least one years' experience of working with substance misusers in a therapeutic setting.


• Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.


• Experience of providing direct client services particularly assessment & group-work.


• A flexible open approach and proven communication skills in the management of sessional staff, volunteers and clients.


• Experience of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.


• Proven skills in planning and administration.


• Ability and willingness to develop the treatment programme to suit client need.


• Understanding of the importance of upholding quality standards, performance monitoring and collating appropriate statistical information for purchasers.


• Knowledge of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients.


Personal qualities of the Therapist:

• Ability to work as part of a team


• Good communication and inter-personal skills


• Ability to respond flexibly to the demands of the post, A professional qualification in substance misuse and or counselling.


• Experience of providing training to fellow professionals.


• Computer Literacy.
  
  Supportive PDP


• Training and development opportunities


• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service


• Company pension scheme


• On-site parking


• Employee benefits and discounts


• Discounted food, Job Types: Part-time, Permanent


Pay: £10,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring programme


• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site parking


• Store discount


• Transport links


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Weekend availability