Trauma Counsellor - Various Locations East Kent
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Location: East Kent
Salary: £27,000 per annum plus benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 28 Jul 2025
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance misuse? Join our dedicated team working within an integrated healthcare framework to support adults (18+) experiencing drug and alcohol challenges.
We are seeking a Trauma Informed Therapist to provide vital support through evidence based psychosocial interventions. Youll work directly with service users who present with complex needs and histories of trauma, helping them to rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Deliver one on one counselling to adults with drug and/or alcohol issues using recognised therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and other trauma informed models.
Provide tailored support to a caseload of clients with diverse and often complex needs.
Maintain a minimum of 5 direct contact hours per working day
Contribute to the development and delivery of high quality psychosocial interventions
Ensure continuity of care by working flexibly across services within East Kent, as required.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with the following skills knowledge and experience below to come join us for this role.
Registration with BACP or equivalent
Experience delivering trauma focused counselling
Experience in substance misuse
A knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
Experience working with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues.
Ability to work independently and manage a flexible session schedule.
Understanding of continuity of care, holistic care needs and community services.
Knowledge of Safeguarding.
Strong understanding of trauma informed approaches
Excellent communication skills
Excellent IT skills
Full drivers licence with access to a car for travel around the region
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
Flexible working
Training and development opportunities
Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Crisis Loan Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
Access to Blue Light Card
25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter
Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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