Role
- Provide 1-to-1 counselling and group work to support recovery from drug or alcohol misuse.
- Carry out strength‑based assessments, create care plans and promote visible recovery.
- Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team including therapeutic workers, nurses and support staff.
- Provide supervision of academic placements.
- Utilise theory, evidence‑based literature and research to support evidence‑based practice.
- Play a key role in the smooth running of the therapeutic community.
About You
- Qualified counsellor with accreditation.
- Good office IT skills and experience in the substance misuse field or a similar setting.
- Experienced managing a caseload, engaging in partnership working and delivering CBT‑based interventions.
- Operational requirement: the role must be fulfilled by a female in accordance with ACAS guidelines.
Rewards
- Starting salary of £28,298 with potential yearly increments up to £30,750.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days).
- Clinical supervision.
- Brand new refurbished service with staff changing rooms and shower.
- Free car parking.
- Benefits: season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance.
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye‑care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities.
- Continuous training and career development via PXL learning management system.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme.
- Rewarding role supporting people on their journey to recovery.
- Strong collaborative team environment.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we provide equity of opportunity.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years of experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We value recovery, history and innovation and work with partners to deliver programmes that change lives for the better.
