Counsellor

Are you a passionate Counsellor who wants to support people to make real, lasting change?

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Counsellor to join the SHARP Programme, working across Rodney Street and Brink Parr Street in Liverpool. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) within a community treatment service supporting adults aged 18+ affected by drug and alcohol use.

Working within a community-based day rehabilitation setting, you will help deliver an integrated programme of clinical, psycho-social and wellbeing interventions designed to support lasting recovery and positive life change.

You will play an important role in delivering the Forward Trust SHARP programme, which combines the 12-Step recovery model with an ITEP (CBT) approach, supporting clients to engage in structured treatment and make meaningful, transformational progress.

What you’ll be doing

As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Deliver 1:1 counselling interventions and support daily structured group programmes
• Support client assessments, admissions and recovery planning
• Help facilitate the SHARP day programme and pre-abstinent services
• Support clients with 12-step work and programme assignments
• Work closely with Recovery Practitioners and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate case records and support care planning processes
• Contribute to a safe, positive and recovery-focused environment

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised and committed to supporting recovery. You will be comfortable managing a caseload and working within a structured treatment environment.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• A commitment to safeguarding, quality and professional standards
• Good record keeping and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for helping people change their lives

This is an opportunity to be part of a service that creates real impact every day. You’ll join a supportive team committed to professional development, high quality care and helping people build sustainable recovery.

If you want a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)