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Join Our Team as a Residential Counsellor!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have the compassion, motivation, and listening skills to support individuals on their recovery journey? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dedicated Residential Counsellor to join our team in Brimscombe, Stroud. If you have a strong background in counselling and a commitment to supporting individuals through their recovery journey, we want to hear from you!
Position: Residential Counsellor
Location: Brimscombe, Stroud
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexibility required)
Holidays: 33 days including statutory public holidays
Pension: Auto enrolment pension (6% employer contribution)
At The Nelson Trust, we’re not just committed to providing recovery services; we’re dedicated to delivering the very best client experience possible, ensuring that long-term recovery is both accessible and sustainable. Our core values of Kindness, Belief, Determination, and Expertise are the cornerstone of our service delivery. We support clients through their therapeutic journey, helping them address trauma, addiction, and develop interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive trauma-informed one-to-one counselling, facilitate dynamic group therapy sessions, and lead psychoeducational workshops.
* Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure successful treatment outcomes.
* Utilise recognised theoretical frameworks such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Approaches, and Trauma-Informed Approaches.
* Liaise with clients' families and support networks.
* Undertake clinical assessments and co-create therapeutic care plans.
* Ensure safeguarding concerns are raised appropriately.
* Participate in reflective practice sessions, team meetings, and clinical supervision.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* A chance to make a real impact in the lives of our clients.
Requirements:
* Level 4 or above counselling qualification.
* Experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse issues.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
* Membership of the professional body, Addiction Professionals (initial membership fee covered by The Nelson Trust).
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
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