Counsellor in South Yorkshire

Service Care Solutions are looking to recruit for a experienced Addictions Therapist to work in the South Yorkshire Area.

This job role is working for the one of the UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider.

JOB Role: Addictions Therapist

Salary: up to £27,100 per year

Location: South Yorkshire

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

40 HOURS PER WEEK - There is a requirement to work one in three weekends on Rota.

Candidates but be able to commute or relocate to the South Yorkshire area.

Main duties of the Addiction Therapist:

To contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales.
To deliver therapeutic support through group-work sessions and one to one interventions.
To contribute to regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers.
To counsel individuals about their substance use.
To help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour.
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.

Essential criteria:

Experience of direct work with substance misusing clients.
Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent
Two years' experience of direct client work with at least one years' experience of working with substance misuser's in a therapeutic setting.
Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.
Experience of providing direct client services particularly assessment & group-work.
A flexible open approach and proven communication skills in the management of staff, volunteers and clients.
Experience of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.
Proven skills in planning and administration.
Ability and willingness to develop the treatment programme to suit client need.
Understanding of the importance of upholding quality standards, performance monitoring and collating appropriate statistical information for purchasers.
Knowledge of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients.

Benefits:

If you are interested in this role please Apply via this page or send your CV to Paul.Rimmer@servicecare.org.uk