Addictions Counsellor - Wiltshire

The Forward Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting individuals in their recovery journey. As an Addictions Counsellor, you will play a vital role in a compassionate team, facilitating group and individual therapy while promoting the 12-step philosophy. This position offers a supportive environment where your skills will be valued, and your professional development encouraged. With a commitment to trauma-informed care, you will help clients navigate their challenges and celebrate their successes. Enjoy a rewarding career that makes a real difference in people's lives while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and comprehensive employee perks.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service cover

Critical Illness cover

Other employee benefits

Qualifications

• Completed Level 4 qualification in counselling.
• Understanding of 12 Step Philosophy and recovery communities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating group psychotherapy and individual counselling.
• Liaising with family members and facilitating family work.
• Managing security, health, safety, and risk.

Skills

Understanding of addiction

Knowledge of 12 Step Philosophy

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to Trauma-Informed Care

Effective engagement with addicted populations

Good observational and reporting skills

Education

Level 4 counselling qualification

Job description

Overview

Here at Clouds House, we recognize the courage it takes to seek help for addiction. We are committed to supporting clients from the first contact through aftercare, ensuring their needs are heard and understood. Our annual reunion, attended by over 600 clients, celebrates recovery in our iconic Georgian grounds.

We are seeking skilled, attuned, and empathic counsellors to uphold our culture of care and commitment to recovery. A role in Addictions Counselling requires resilience, supported by training, peer and managerial support, and good self-care. Challenges may arise, but the rewards are immeasurable.

You will be part of a team that supports one another, fostering a healthy team culture and a robust therapeutic environment for clients.

Applicants should have completed a Level 4 qualification, with a passion for and understanding of 12 Step Philosophy and recovery communities. Professional boundaries, effective communication, and willingness to learn in an intensive environment are essential.

If you meet these criteria, we would love to hear from you. The full-time salary for this role is £24,720 per annum.

What you will be doing

The Addictions Counsellor will work within an interdisciplinary team across a 7-day week, including evening on-call arrangements. Responsibilities include facilitating group psychotherapy, individual counselling, case management, psychoeducational sessions, motivational support, and introducing clients to the 12-step philosophy and mutual aid.

You will also liaise with family members, facilitate family work, and help families understand addiction impacts and access support. Attention to security, health, safety, and risk management is vital.

What we are looking for

• Understanding of addiction or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of 12 Step Philosophy and Facilitation
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to Trauma-Informed Care
• Effective engagement with addicted and recovering populations, maintaining professional boundaries, conflict resolution, and managing challenging behaviors
• Understanding of equality, diversity, confidentiality, health, and safety principles
• Good observational and reporting skills
• Level 4 or equivalent counselling qualification
• Membership with relevant professional bodies (e.g., BACP)

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Wellbeing schemes and cycle to work scheme
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service and Critical Illness cover
• Other employee benefits

Our diverse workforce is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Flexible working requests will be considered unless operational needs prevent this.

Please note the closing date for applications is 28th February 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.