Wellbeing Lead Counsellor
New Today
If so we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Trauma Informed Therapist to join our integrated healthcare team supporting adults (18+) affected by drug and alcohol use. Our services are designed to deliver high quality Psychosocial Drug and Alcohol Interventions, with a strong emphasis on trauma informed care.
As a Trauma Informed Therapist, you will provide specialist 1:1 counselling to clients with complex trauma related to substance misuse. You will work within evidence based therapeutic frameworks, including EMDR, CBT, and other trauma informed models, supporting clients on their recovery journey.
Supervise and support a small team of counsellors, including client allocation and clinical supervision
Work flexibly across sites in East Kent, ensuring continuity of care and responsive service delivery
Minimum 2 years experience delivering trauma focused counselling
Experience in substance misuse
A knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
Ability to work independently and manage a flexible session schedule.
Understanding of continuity of care, holistic care needs and community services.
Knowledge of Safeguarding.
Full drivers licence with access to a car for travel around the region
Management Experience
Clinical Supervision qualification
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. 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. 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)
~ 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
~ Diversity at Forward Trust
This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness.
This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.
Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.
- Location:
- Kent
- Job Type:
- PartTime