- Job Title: Counsellor / Keyworker (Female Only)
- Location: Bournemouth
- Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (22.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday) - Hours include one late shift per week, some bank holidays, and occasional out-of-hours on-call duties.
- Salary: £15,795 – £17,550 (£13.50 – £15.00 per hour), based on experience and qualifications
- Work Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
- Closing Date: Thursday 3 September 2026
Occupational Requirement Notice:
Due to the sensitive nature of our work supporting female survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and trauma, preserving the privacy, dignity, and peace of mind of our service users is our highest priority. Therefore, it is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be held by a female candidate.
About the Role
StreetScene Addiction Recovery provides a safe, caring and structured environment for adults experiencing past or present problems with drugs and/or alcohol. We support individuals to rebuild their lives, develop independence and achieve long-term recovery.
We are seeking a dedicated part-time Counsellor/Keyworker to join our Bournemouth residential service, supporting individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.
The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, receipt of satisfactory professional references, and include a 3-month probationary period.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver care-planned counselling and 1:1 sessions
- Facilitate therapeutic and structured groups
- Provide relapse prevention support
- Present workshops and deliver 12-step facilitation
- Create and regularly review risk management and care plans
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date caseload records
- Liaise effectively with external agencies
- Deliver specific programme interventions
- Provide high-quality emotional support to individuals and groups
- Ensure the residential environment remains homely, clean, and safe
- Support access to primary healthcare and update care plans accordingly
Desired Skills
- Clear, sensitive, and non-judgmental communication
- Strong active listening skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities and adaptability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- High levels of patience and emotional resilience
- Deep empathy and compassion towards all service users
- Possess a foundational understanding of addiction issues or substance misuse disorders (beneficial but not essential)
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have, or be working towards:
- Counselling Skills Level 3/4 or a degree in Addictions Counselling
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)
- Strong interpersonal skills and good computer literacy
- A willingness to complete all mandatory and essential training
Rewards & Benefits
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, 1:1 counselling, advice, and guidance via our Employee Wellbeing Package
- 6.6 weeks of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time)
- Free on-site parking
- Workplace pension scheme
- Staff retail and discount package
- Opportunity to work within a highly qualified, experienced, and caring multi-disciplinary team
- The chance to contribute directly and meaningfully to people’s recovery journeys
- Bespoke, fully funded training packages throughout your employment
- Allocated annual training days to support your professional development
- Regular 1:1 line management supervision and external group clinical supervision
- Enhanced DBS check and ongoing renewal costs covered by the organisation
How to Apply
Please send a written expression of interest outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by 3 September 2026.
If you would like an informal chat before applying, please contact Kathryn Messer (Cornerways Trainee Manager) via email at [email protected]
StreetScene is an Equal Opportunities employer. While this specific role is restricted under lawful occupational requirements, we welcome applications from all minority groups and are committed to fairness, diversity, and equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment processes.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at your earliest convenience to discuss how we can best support your needs.
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
