UK Addiction Treatment Centres
Therapist (Addiction) Recovery Lighthouse
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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
- You can be a support system for others, and your presence will have a huge impact
- 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
- Training and development opportunities, we love to see employee progression!
- Birthday Off!
- Company pension scheme
- Wellness programme with BUPA
- Employee of the month (£100 voucher)
- Employee appreciation days (the chance to win prizes and win outstanding contribution awards)
Our Values
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
- Kindness – We lead with compassion, empathy, and respect
- Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and standards of care
- Teamwork – We work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients
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Main Duties of the Therapist:
- To contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales.
- To deliver therapeutic support through group-work sessions and one to one interventions.
- To contribute to regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers.
- To counsel individuals about their substance use.
- To help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour.
- To maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group programme.
- To explore, implement and supervise a range of approaches, activities and exercises, which are designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation.
- Ensure that all administration, case recording, written reports etc. are maintained accurately.
- Where required, participate in activities and tasks which directly respond to client needs.
- To safeguard Clients at all times, and follow all Safeguarding procedures.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of direct work with substance misusing clients.
- Qualified counsellor/therapist (minimum Level 4 in counseling or equivalent).
- Full membership to the BACP or NCPS and on the register (essential).
- Experience of working in the field of addiction, substance misuse, or mental health.
- Strong group facilitation and 1:1 counselling skills.
- Compassionate, resilient, and able to maintain professional boundaries.
- A team player with excellent communication skills.
- Proven skills in planning and administration.
- Ability and willingness to develop the treatment programme to suit client need.
- Understanding of the importance of upholding quality standards and performance monitoring.
- Knowledge of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients.
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Personal Qualities of the Therapist:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
- 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.
- If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site and then the successful candidate will be invited back to carry out a second stage interview.
- Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.
Why Join Us?
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.
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