Counsellor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading charitable organisation who are looking for a Counsellor for a permanent post based within a service in Bournemouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who holds a Level 4 counselling qualification. Your role will work heavily in supporting clients who are suffering with alcohol and drug addiction.

As a Counsellor in this team you will work closely with support workers and other members of the team to deliver safe, person-centred and recovery-focused support.

Key Duties will include:

• Providing individual counselling and structured therapeutic support to clients.
• Supporting the delivery of group sessions, workshops and recovery activities.
• Helping clients explore behaviours, emotions and experiences linked to addiction.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and confidential client records.
• Contributing to individual care plans, risk assessments and treatment reviews.

The team manager is looking for dedicated candidates who are have at least a L4 qualification in counselling. Ideally you will have or will be working towards a NCPS or BACP Registration, however this is not essential.

You will also need to have access to your own car and have a full UK drivers license.

Previous experience within addiction treatment, 12 step recovery such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, mental health, residential care or a similar setting would be advantageous. However, this is not essential as support and guidance can be offered in this area.

Hit apply now if you are interested!