Counsellor​/Psychotherapist South

Forward Trust

All Departments:
Substance Misuse Services

Vacancy Type:
Contract

Salary Details: £28,877 (pro-rata)

Directorate:
Prisons

Forward Trust is seeking a qualified and compassionate Counsellor or Psychotherapist to join our integrated team supporting adults (18+) in prison affected by substance use needs and complex trauma. 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 one-to-one counselling sessions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and comply with data protection laws and organisational policies
• Conduct comprehensive counselling assessments and contribute to client allocations in collaboration with the service lead.
• Maintain and manage waiting lists effectively.
• Provide support to student counsellors.
• Work with the team to develop and deliver events promoting wellbeing and resilience.
• Contribute to service development by sharing knowledge of trauma-informed care and best practice.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards in counselling practices, aligning with regulatory codes of conduct and prison procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy (or equivalent).
• Registration with BACP (or equivalent professional body).
• Experience delivering trauma-focused counselling (e.g., EMDR, CBT, or other recognised therapeutic models).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Experience working with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible session schedule.
• Understanding of continuity of care, holistic client needs and prison services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong IT skills (including Microsoft Office and case management systems).
• Comply with security vetting and prison guidelines
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