Counsellor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Counsellor to provide therapeutic support for clients dealing with substance misuse issues. The successful candidate will deliver structured therapeutic programmes, collaborate with agencies, and engage directly with clients, contributing to their recovery and well-being.

Benefits

£250 Training Allowance

Excellent pay rates

£250 Referral Bonus

Specialist Substance Misuse consultants

Qualifications

• Experience working with substance misuse clients.
• At least two years of direct client work experience.
• Experience developing and delivering therapeutic programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured therapeutic programmes through group sessions.
• Counsel individuals about their substance use.
• Maintain records of attendance and participation.

Skills

Counselling

Therapeutic support

Direct client work

Collaboration with agencies

Job description

Service Care Solutions is currently supporting a Substance Misuse Charity and is seeking a Counsellor to join their team. Candidates must have experience counselling clients with drug and alcohol-related issues and have worked with individuals aged 16 and above.

Person Specification:
The role involves delivering high-quality therapeutic support to substance-misusing clients accessing services via statutory or self-referral.

Role Purpose of a Counsellor:

• To provide counselling and support related to substance misuse.
• To communicate the client’s vision and support its mission.
• To deliver direct client services through group and individual work.
• To meet key service objectives in line with policies, procedures, and data collection systems.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured therapeutic programmes through group sessions and one-to-one interventions.
• Contribute to client reviews with probation, health workers, or relevant agencies.
• Counsel individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models.
• Assist individuals in addressing substance use and offending behaviour through action plans.
• Maintain records of attendance and participation.
• Implement approaches and activities to promote health and support detoxification or stabilisation.
• Use recording and statistical systems to collect data and ensure proper documentation.
• Participate flexibly in activities responding to client needs.

Requirements:

• Experience working directly with Substance Misuse clients.
• At least two years of direct client work experience.
• Experience developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.
• Experience providing direct client services, including assessment and group work.
• Experience collaborating with statutory and non-statutory agencies.

Pay Rates:

• £19.70 PAYE per hour (excluding holiday pay)
• £22.07 PAYE per hour (including holiday pay)
• £25 Umbrella rate per hour

Our client offers comprehensive, integrative, and holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment services in a residential inpatient setting, also addressing other mental health concerns.

What We Offer:

• £250 Training Allowance
• Excellent pay rates
• A £250 Referral Bonus
• Specialist Substance Misuse consultants with a single point of contact

If you are interested in this Substance Misuse Counsellor role, please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now'!