Family Therapist

The Nelson trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nelson Trust is seeking a dedicated Family Therapist to join their drug and alcohol recovery service in Gloucester. This role focuses on providing holistic support and intensive family therapy to assist families dealing with substance misuse, fostering resilience and positive life changes. A strong commitment to diversity is valued, and the organization offers comprehensive training and a nurturing work environment.

Benefits

Pension

Holidays

Comprehensive training and development program

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Dedication to supporting families facing substance misuse.
• Experience in delivering trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide family therapy and holistic support.
• Address and mitigate intergenerational trauma and substance misuse.
• Collaborate with service users to enhance positive outcomes.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Holistic support skills

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Relevant qualification in Family Therapy

Job description

Join our team as we embark on a new partnership with Via, the primary provider of Drug and Alcohol services across Gloucestershire, offering substance misuse support and interventions.

Position: Family Therapist

Hours: 35 hours per week (flexibility to work outside of normal working hours as required)

Benefits: Pension, Holidays, Comprehensive training and development program, Positive working environment

We are looking for passionate individuals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those struggling with substance misuse and their families.

The service will be embedded within the established Gloucester Women’s Centre, providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for women and families. The Nelson Trust offers a safe space and one-stop-shop for women to access support, family support, aftercare, and engage in therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.

The Family Therapist plays a key role in our structured family support service, focusing on intensive, holistic support and family therapy for families dealing with substance misuse. You will ensure the delivery of gender-responsive, trauma-informed holistic support to women and families with substance misuse and multiple unmet needs, aiming to enhance positive outcomes, prevent family breakdown, and address intergenerational cycles of trauma, abuse, neglect, substance misuse, and offending.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of women and families and excited about being part of a new drug and alcohol recovery service in Gloucestershire, apply now to join the Nelson Trust. Together, we can support families to overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive.

We are known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While proud of our achievements, we are ambitious to continue growing and diversifying our workforce.

We value diversity and are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This role offers new, challenging, and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference in people’s lives. In return, we offer a comprehensive training and development program, a generous pension scheme, and a positive working environment.

This role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1).