Substance Misuse Counsellor / Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Halstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drug addiction charity is seeking a Substance Misuse Counsellor / Therapist in Halstead, England. The role requires full-time commitment (37.5 hours/week) and involves assessing and counselling clients with substance use issues. Successful candidates will have a Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling and experience working with clients in this area. The position offers various benefits including career progression opportunities and a supportive development plan.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday, rising to 33 Days after 5 years

Birthday Off

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

BUPA wellness programme

Qualifications

• First year of experience in direct client work and facilitating group therapy is necessary.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales.
• Conduct regular reviews of clients with probation and health workers.
• Counsel individuals about their substance use.

Skills

Experience in counselling

Communication skills

Experience with substance abuse clients

Flexibility

Education

Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling

Professional membership of BACP/NCPS

Job description

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Substance Misuse Counsellor / Therapist, halstead

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Client:

Resourcing Group

Location:

halstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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Job Description:

Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading drug addiction charity who are looking for a Substance Misuse Counsellor / Therapist (BACP/NCPS or UKCP Qualified) for a permanent position based in Halstead, Essex.

This role is working full time with 37.5 hours per week, this would be 9:00 am-5:00pm ideally but start and finish times can possibly be brought forward or moved back if needed, one weekend is to be worked per month and days off would be moved to during the week of your choice, part time is sadly not possible.

The role is based with a leading charitable organisation, they provide excellent care and treatment to enable all those suffering from addictive disorders to achieve a goal of life-long recovery. The treatment centres provide comfortable and well-maintained accommodation and we have successfully treated hundreds of people affected by the negative impact of addiction. They treat addiction as an illness not a life choice and ensure that all our practitioners are highly trained and motivated to enable individuals to embark on a life changing process.

Within your role as a counsellor you will be expected to contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales, conduct regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers, counsel individuals about their substance use & help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour.

Other duties will include:

• 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.
• To safeguard Clients at all times, and follow all Safeguarding procedures.
• Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent.
• Be aprofessional member of BACP/ NCPS or similar organisation.
• Experience of working with clients with alcohol or substance abuse issues.
• Minimum of one year experience of direct client work and facilitating group therapy.
• Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.
• 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.

Benefits of this permanent role:

• Supportive Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression28 Days Holiday, rising to 33 Days after 5 years of continuous service
• Birthday Off
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers
• BUPA wellness programme
• Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)Employee appreciation days and awards

If you meet the essential criteria and would like to apply please feel free to do so or contact the office directly