Therapist (Addiction) Recovery Lighthouse

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

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.

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 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.