Job Description
Counsellor - Southend on SeaPermanent£12,360**Please note this is a part-time role, 17.5 hours per week)**Forward Trust is seeking a qualified and compassionate Counsellor or Psychotherapist to join our integrated healthcare team, supporting adults (18+) affected by substance use needs and complex trauma.You will play a key role in delivering psychosocial interventions as part of our community addictions services, helping clients achieve meaningful recovery. Using a trauma-informed approach, you’ll provide one-to-one therapeutic counselling and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure holistic, person-centred care.This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team and make a real difference in people’s lives.Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload, delivering approximately 5 client contact hours per day. Conduct comprehensive counselling assessments and contribute to client allocations in collaboration with the service Psychologist.
Maintain and manage waiting lists effectively. Provide operational supervision for student counsellors. Work with the Psychologist to develop and deliver staff workshops promoting wellbeing and resilience.
Contribute to service development by sharing knowledge of trauma-informed care and best practice.What We’re Looking ForEssential: Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy (or equivalent). Registration...