Addictions Counsellor
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Addictions Counsellor
HMP Group are recruiting on behalf of our client who are a rehabilitation provider committed to the treatment and care for those suffering with addiction.
If you are a professional, Addictions Counsellor who has a passion to change lives, we are interested in speaking with you!
The benefits of being a Addictions Counsellor in the team:
- 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
- Blue Light Card- discounts at thousands of retailers
- Casual dress
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free On-site parking
- Store discount
- Transport links
- Wellness programme
Main duties:
- 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 needs.
Essential criteria:
- 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.
- 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.
Schedule
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- 40 Hours Per Week (Weekends on Rota)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
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This position is based in Banbury, England with potential relocation and visa sponsorship considerations for qualified candidates.
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