At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver compassionate care and support to individuals battling addiction in a residential setting.
- Company: Join Mews House, a leading provider of innovative addiction treatment services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 20 days leave plus Bank Holidays, and part-time hours.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on client-centred care and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working with a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant qualifications and experience in addiction counselling.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Place of work: 11 Kendrick Mews, SW7 3HG
Hours of work: Part time - 4 days per week
Compensation: Competitive
Leave: 20 days plus Bank Holidays
About the Role
Are you an experienced Addiction Counsellor with a passion for innovative, evidence-based treatments for individuals with addiction and related conditions? Mews House has an exciting opportunity for an Addiction Counsellor to join our residential treatment service. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, client-centred care for individuals with substance misuse and addictive behaviours. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, ensuring safe clinical practice, adherence to treatment approaches and a compassionate therapeutic experience. You will also contribute to service development and clinical governance.
Who We're Looking For
- You will be an experienced Addiction Counsellor with a strong background in addiction treatment services.
- You will have significant experience within residential, secondary or structured treatment settings.
- You will have a strong understanding of addiction, relapse prevention and related psychological conditions.
- You will be confident in delivering group therapy, individual therapy and psychoeducational workshops.
- You will be confident in delivering care that requires close therapeutic engagement and risk awareness.
- You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including external stakeholders.
- You will actively participate in care planning discussions and ensure care plans are reviewed, updated and actioned.
- You will provide effective liaison with families and deliver conjoint sessions where required.
- Above all, you will be compassionate, resilient and dedicated to supporting clients through recovery pathways.
Requirements
The following skills and qualifications are essential:
- Relevant qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or addiction treatment.
- Strong knowledge of addiction models and recovery frameworks.
- Evidence of significant post-qualification clinical experience.
- Experience facilitating group therapy and delivering individual counselling.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal and risk management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Up-to-date knowledge of current practice and addiction-related issues.
- Awareness of clinical governance and safe practice standards.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Computer literacy and accurate clinical documentation.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rota.
Strongly desirable qualities include:
- Experience working within a residential or secondary treatment service.
- Experience delivering family work, including conjoint sessions.
- Evidence of involvement in service development, audit or clinical governance.
- A strong interest in ongoing professional development and/or private practice.
Thank you so much for taking the time to apply. Due to the high number of applications, we're unable to respond to everyone individually - if you don't hear from us within two weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Addiction Counsellor employer: Florence Nightingale Hospital Limited
Mews House is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Addiction Counsellors dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing addiction challenges. Located in the heart of London, our residential treatment service provides competitive compensation, generous leave, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a multidisciplinary team. Join us to be part of a compassionate community that values innovative care and fosters personal and professional fulfilment.
Contact Details:
Florence Nightingale Hospital Limited Recruitment Team
