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THERAPIST ( ADDICTION ) Recovery Lighthouse - £29,000 - £30,000 P/A (Depending on Experience) 40 HOURS PER WEEK - includes weekend availability Do you have a passion to help people? Come and work for The UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider. As an Addiction Therapist at our centre in Worthing, the benefits are endless. • You will have endless job satisfaction, and make a difference to people's lives • You can be a support system for others, and your presence will have a huge impact • Your experiences as an Addiction Therapist can shape who you are and the decisions you make in life If you're looking for a new, exciting role, why not apply to join us? We pride ourselves on having a great team of dedicated addiction specialists, and provide a safe place to heal and feel secure with the best possible care and treatment. The benefits of being an Addiction Therapist in the team: • Supportive PDP. • Training and development opportunities, we love to see employee progression! • Birthday Off! • Company pension scheme. • Wellness programme with BUPA. • Long Service Recognition – We recognise and reward your continued commitment to UKAT, with long-service awards at 5, 10 and 20 years. • Employee appreciation days (the chance to win prizes and win outstanding contribution awards). Our Values At UKAT, our work is guided by four core values that underpin everything we do: • Understanding – We listen without judgement and recognise every individual’s unique journey • Kindness – We lead with compassion, empathy, and respect • Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and standards of care • Teamwork – We work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients Main duties of the Therapist: • To contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales. • To deliver therapeutic support through group-work sessions and one to one interventions. • To contribute to regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers. • To counsel individuals about their substance use. • To help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour. • To maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group programme. • To explore, implement and supervise a range of approaches, activities and exercises, which are designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation. • Ensure that all administration, case recording, written reports etc. are maintained accurately. • Where required, participate in activities and tasks which directly respond to client needs. • To safeguard Clients at all times, and follow all Safeguarding procedures. Essential criteria: • Experience of direct work with substance misusing clients. • Qualified counsellor/therapist (minimum Level 4 in counseling or equivalent). • Full membership to the BACP or NCPS and on the register (essential). • Experience of working in the field of addiction, substance misuse, or mental health. • Strong group facilitation and 1:1 counselling skills. • Compassionate, resilient, and able to maintain professional boundaries. • A team player with excellent communication skills. • Proven skills in planning and administration. • Ability and willingness to develop the treatment programme to suit client need. • Understanding of the importance of upholding quality standards and performance monitoring. • Knowledge of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients. Personal qualities of the Therapist: • Ability to work as part of a team • Good communication and inter-personal skills • Ability to respond flexibly to the demands of the post Recruitment process: If you have been successful in your initial application; • You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position • If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site and then successful candidate will be invited back to carry out a second stage interview. • Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview. Why Join Us? At Recovery Lighthouse you will be part of something truly meaningful. You’ll work in a supportive environment where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day.