Service Care Solutions are working along side a national rehabilitation and detox service. This Service provide specialised care for alcoholism, drug addictions, behavioural issues like eating disorders, and mental health disorders.
Service Care Solutions are looking to recruit for a experienced Counsellor to work in the South Yorkshire Area.
This job role is working for the one of the UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider.
Main duties of the Counsellor:
- 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 for a Counsellor:
- 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 misuse'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 of working for the employer:
- Casual dress
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
If you think the role of a Counsellor would suit you and your experience then please apply via this page or send your CV to
£250 Referral Bonus also on offer for anyone you know who would be suitable for this role!