About us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service -Treatment & Recovery Services
Our dedicated treatment and recovery services offer tailored support to help people challenge dependency. We understand that recovery from dependency is a personal process, and we know that it is possible with the support.
At Changing Lives, we recognise that substance dependency is often something that emerges linked to life experiences and we are here to help people explore, make meaning and decide what changes they would like to make moving forward.
We work with people at every stage of their recovery journey. We offer an effective therapeutic support for people, and on-going support as life progresses. We also support people to connect within their communities and to other services that can help with other issues arising, including employment, housing, family relationships, mental health and more
About the Job
Changing Lives is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to join the Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR) partnership. You will be instrumental in supporting individuals facing challenging circumstances to make positive, lasting changes and recover from drug and alcohol addiction.
Working across different settings in Newcastle, you will provide critical one-to-one and group counselling to service users. Collaborating closely with Recovery Coordinators and clinicians, you will help individuals navigate specific issues of loss and abuse that impact substance misuse.
To be successful, you will need a professional counselling qualification (such as a BA Hons), an active membership with a recognised professional body and experience supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic life events. You should bring a strong understanding of trauma-informed and trauma-responsive practice, and a warm and caring disposition to motivate individuals on their recovery journey
