Senior Counsellor - Runcorn, United Kingdom - HMP Group Ltd

HMP Group Ltd
HMP Group Ltd
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Runcorn, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Senior Addictions Therapist


HMP Group are recruiting for an experienced
Senior Therapist on behalf of our client who are a rehabilitation provider committed to the treatment and care for those suffering with addiction.


Be part of a company that prides itself on providing a world-class treatment in comfortable and affordable facilities across the UK.

You will be leading the team, and ensuring that clients receive a high quality service in a safe working environment.


Benefits:


  • Supportive PDP
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days after 5 continuous years of service
  • Company pension scheme
  • Onsite parking


  • Blue Light card

  • Discounts at THOUSANDS of retailers
  • Wellness programme (BUPA)

Main duties of the Senior Addiction Therapist:

  • To contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales.
  • To deliver therapeutic support through groupwork 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 need.

Essential criteria:


  • Two years' experience of direct client work with at least one years' experience of working with substance misusers in a therapeutic setting.
  • Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.
  • Experience of providing direct client services particularly assessment & groupwork.
  • 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 nonstatutory 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 highrisk situations for clients.

Personal qualities of the Senior Addiction Therapist:

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to respond flexibly to the demands of the post

Desirable criteria:


  • A professional qualification in substance misuse and or counselling.
  • Experience of providing training to fellow professionals.
  • Computer Literacy.

Schedule:


  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£25,500.00-£27,500.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • Weekend availability

Work Location:
One location
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