Addictions Therapist – Residential Rehab
£30,000 DOE
Full-time, permanent
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Overview
Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with one of the UK’s largest providers of residential addiction treatment services, specialising in drug and alcohol rehab, detox, and mental health support. With an extensive portfolio of CQC-regulated treatment centres, they are dedicated to providing people struggling with addiction with safe, structured, and compassionate residential treatment options in the UK.
Together, we are seeking an Addictions Therapist to join a small, specialist residential rehabilitation service in Banbury. This service provides intensive, structured support to clients with predominantly alcohol-related addiction presentations, as well as individuals aged 16+ with eating disorders.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated therapist to join a close-knit clinical team, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions and supporting clients through the early stages of recovery in a structured residential setting.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based treatment programmes, supporting clients through detox and rehabilitation, and contributing to relapse prevention and aftercare planning.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver structured group therapy programmes and 1:1 therapeutic interventions to adults within a residential rehabilitation setting
Support clients with drug and alcohol dependency, eating disorders, trauma, and co-occurring mental health needs
Facilitate evidence-based interventions including CBT, relapse prevention, and motivational approaches
Contribute to holistic recovery planning, including aftercare and discharge support
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, doctors, and support staff
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to care planning and risk management
Support clients through a 28-day treatment cycle, with potential for extension or step-down pathways
Requirements
Minimum Level 4 counselling qualification
BACP registration essential (or equivalent body such as NCPS or UKCP considered)
Experience in counselling or psychotherapy (addictions and eating disorder experience desirable but not essential)
Strong background in mental health and/or trauma work
Ability to work effectively in a structured, residential clinical environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate, resilient, and recovery-focused approach
Benefits
Supportive Personal Development Plan
Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
Birthday Off
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers
BUPA wellness programme
Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)
Employee appreciation days and awards
Contact Details
If you’re an experienced Addictions Therapist looking for your next challenge in a residential rehab, please contact Harriet Bradbury on 0161 527 9634, or email your CV to hbradbury@compassltd.co.uk.
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