Overview

At Change Grow Live we care deeply about social justice and the work that we do. If you do too and you have the necessary experience and passion for this post, we encourage you to apply for this innovative position.

Counselling forms an integral part of our service. As part of our team, you will be delivering counselling interventions to the highest standards.

You will provide evidence-based short- and medium-term counselling sessions to people engaged with the treatment service, ensuring timely access.

You will be committed to facilitating positive outcomes for people under the supervision of a qualified clinical supervisor. You will support assessments and provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions relevant to the people we serve.

We work to support people experiencing difficulties associated with a range of challenges, most frequently including drug and alcohol use. We want to support the promotion of physical, psychological, and emotional safety and help people to regain a sense of control and empowerment in their lives.

CGL Scale Point 24 - 27

Location: London, Bi-Borough Alcohol Service

Based from a local delivery hub – Victoria

Contracted Hours – Part time - 22.5hours

Category – Clinical

Type of contract – Fixed Term until the 30th of June 2028

Responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you will be a BACP or UKCP registered member or have other relevant professional membership. (Please see Job Description for requirements).

• You will hold a level 4 (or above) counselling/psychotherapy qualification from a credible training organisation. This will have included at least 100 face-to-face tuition hours and at least 50 hours of your own individual counselling/psychotherapy.
• You will also have a minimum of 400 hours of appropriately supervised, contracted counselling practise across a range of delivery modes, including at least a third of those hours being in person and at least 80 hours in the last two years.
• Our model emphasises physical, psychological, and emotional safety and helps people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment in their lives and in their communities.
• You will need to be as enthusiastic as we are about the opportunities that we have before us and to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, embracing integrated working.
• If you are compassionate, authentic, inspiring and you want to make a difference, working in an environment where you can use your skills and creativity to achieve the best for people, we would encourage you to read our job description.
• Our teams are vibrant, diverse, and multidisciplinary so you will have the opportunity to work alongside peers, engaging in formal and informal peer support, reflective practice and CPD opportunities.
• You will support colleagues to develop their knowledge and skills, helping your local team adhere to best practice guidelines and the delivery of high-quality care.