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
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You can be a support system for others, and your presence will have a huge impact
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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.
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Training and development opportunities, we love to see employee progression!
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Birthday Off!
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Company pension scheme.
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Wellness programme with BUPA.
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Long Service Recognition – We recognise and reward your continued commitment to UKAT, with long-service awards at 5, 10 and 20 years.
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Employee appreciation days (the chance to win prizes and win outstanding contribution awards).
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
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Kindness – We lead with compassion, empathy, and respect
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Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and standards of care
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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.
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To deliver therapeutic support through group-work sessions and one to one interventions.
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To contribute to regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers.
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To counsel individuals about their substance use.
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To help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour.
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To maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group programme.
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To explore, implement and supervise a range of approaches, activities and exercises, which are designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation.
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Ensure that all administration, case recording, written reports etc. are maintained accurately.
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Where required, participate in activities and tasks which directly respond to client needs.
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To safeguard Clients at all times, and follow all Safeguarding procedures.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of direct work with substance misusing clients.
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Qualified counsellor/therapist (minimum Level 4 in counseling or equivalent).
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Full membership to the BACP or NCPS and on the register (essential).
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Experience of working in the field of addiction, substance misuse, or mental health.
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Strong group facilitation and 1:1 counselling skills.
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Compassionate, resilient, and able to maintain professional boundaries.
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A team player with excellent communication skills.
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Proven skills in planning and administration.
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Ability and willingness to develop the treatment programme to suit client need.
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Understanding of the importance of upholding quality standards and performance monitoring.
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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
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Good communication and inter-personal skills
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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
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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.
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Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.
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.
