Counsellor

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 partofourservice.As part of our team you will bedeliveringcounselling interventions to the highest standards.

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

You will be committed tofacilitatingpositive outcomes for peopleunder 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 mostfrequentlyincluding 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 Point24 - 27

Location: Lonodn 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

To be considered for this roleyou will be a BACP or UKCP registered member or have other relevant professional membership. (Please see Job Descriptionforrequirements).

You will hold a level 4 (or above) counselling/psychotherapyqualificationfrom a credible training organisation. This will have includedat least 100 face-to-facetuition 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 towork withcolleaguesfrom diverse backgroundsembracingintegrated working.

If you are compassionate authentic inspiringand youwant to make a differenceworkingin an environment where you can use your skills and creativity to achieve the best for people we would encourage you to read ourjob description.

Our teams are vibrant diverse and multidisciplinaryso you willhave the opportunity to workalongsidepeers engaging in formal and informal peersupport reflectivepracticeand CPD opportunities.

You willsupportcolleagues to develop their knowledge and skillshelpingyour localteam adhere to best practice guidelines and the delivery of high-quality care.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

As we want to get to know you not an AI tool.Please make sure your application is written in your own words and genuinely reflects your skills experience and motivation for this role

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview -

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.