Addictions Counsellor Required: Hull, Yorkshire

WhereToTalk; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridges in Hull is a residential substance misuse treatment centre supporting adults 18+ who are committed to abstinence from drugs and alcohol. We are seeking a Recovery Practitioner (35 hours per week) to join our Treatment Team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care within a structured therapeutic environment.

You will manage caseloads, run group programmes and 1:1 interventions, provide psychosocial support, and help with reintegration planning while maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Experience delivering structured recovery support.
• Ability to manage a caseload with risk assessments.
• Deliver group programmes and 1:1 interventions.
• Maintain high-quality case records and data.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload, including risk assessments and tailored recovery plans
• Deliver structured group programmes and 1:1 interventions
• Provide a range of psychosocial interventions to meet individual needs
• Support reintegration planning for life beyond residential treatment
• Carry out admissions in line with agreed protocols
• Accompany clients to appointments and activities as required
• Supervise and record self-administration of prescribed medication
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing as part of the therapeutic programme
• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and data

Skills

Caseload management

Risk assessments

Group programme delivery

1:1 interventions

Psychosocial interventions

Professional development

Boundaries & confidentiality

Job description

Addictions Counsellor Required: Hull, Yorkshire

Addictions Counsellor Required: Hull, Yorkshire

The Bridges

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Salary Details: £26,187

The Bridges is a residential substance misuse treatment centre in Hull supporting adults (18+) who are committed to abstinence from drugs and alcohol. Our 3–6 month structured programme is rooted in 12-Step principles and evidence-based approaches, helping residents build the skills and resilience for lasting recovery.

We’re looking for a passionate Recovery Practitioner (35 hours per week) to join our Treatment Team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our Treatment Team, you will:

• Manage a caseload, including risk assessments and tailored recovery plans
• Deliver structured group programmes and 1:1 interventions
• Provide a range of psychosocial interventions to meet individual needs
• Support reintegration planning for life beyond residential treatment
• Carry out admissions in line with agreed protocols
• Accompany clients to appointments and activities as required
• Supervise and record self-administration of prescribed medication
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing as part of the therapeutic programme
• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and data

What We’re Looking For

You understand that recovery goes beyond treatment, it’s about sustainable change.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Skilled in delivering structured, integrated recovery support
• Proactive, solution-focused and a strong team player
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement and professional development
• Confident handling confidential information and maintaining boundaries
• Passionate about dignity, respect and promoting people’s rights

You’ll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team working in a structured therapeutic residential environment where your work has visible, lasting impact. Every day brings the opportunity to help someone take meaningful steps toward sustained recovery, and to be part of a service that truly changes lives.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work and believe in the power of recovery, we’d love to hear from you.