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Trauma Counsellor - Team Leader (Various Locations East Kent) Location: East Kent Salary: £30,000 per annum plus benefits Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 28 Jul 2025 Do you want to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals overcoming addiction and trauma. If so we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Trauma Informed Therapist to join our integrated healthcare team supporting adults (18+) affected by drug and alcohol use. Our services are designed to deliver high quality Psychosocial Drug and Alcohol Interventions, with a strong emphasis on trauma informed care. About the Role As a Trauma Informed Therapist, you will provide specialist 1:1 counselling to clients with complex trauma related to substance misuse. You will work within evidence based therapeutic frameworks, including EMDR, CBT, and other trauma informed models, supporting clients on their recovery journey. In this pivotal role, you will also: <ul> <li>Hold a therapeutic caseload of clients with a wide range of complex needs</li><li>Supervise and support a small team of counsellors, including client allocation and clinical supervision</li><li>Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to the development of tailored treatment plans</li><li>Work flexibly across sites in East Kent, ensuring continuity of care and responsive service delivery</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with the following skills knowledge and experience below to come join us for this role. <ul> <li>Minimum 2 years' experience delivering trauma focused counselling</li><li>Experience in substance misuse</li><li>A knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.</li><li>Experience working with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage a flexible session schedule.</li><li>Understanding of continuity of care, holistic care needs and community services.</li><li>Knowledge of Safeguarding.</li><li>Strong understanding of trauma informed approaches</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Excellent IT skills</li><li>Full drivers licence with access to a car for travel around the region</li><li>Management Experience</li></ul> About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - <ul> <li>Flexible working</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter</li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)</li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul> To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Trauma Counsellor Team Leader

Trauma Counsellor - Various Locations East Kent Location: East Kent Salary: £27,000 per annum plus benefits Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 28 Jul 2025 Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance misuse? Join our dedicated team working within an integrated healthcare framework to support adults (18+) experiencing drug and alcohol challenges. We are seeking a Trauma Informed Therapist to provide vital support through evidence based psychosocial interventions. You'll work directly with service users who present with complex needs and histories of trauma, helping them to rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Deliver one on one counselling to adults with drug and/or alcohol issues using recognised therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and other trauma informed models.</li><li>Provide tailored support to a caseload of clients with diverse and often complex needs.</li><li>Maintain a minimum of 5 direct contact hours per working day</li><li>Contribute to the development and delivery of high quality psychosocial interventions</li><li>Ensure continuity of care by working flexibly across services within East Kent, as required.</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with the following skills knowledge and experience below to come join us for this role. <ul> <li>Registration with BACP or equivalent</li><li>Experience delivering trauma focused counselling</li><li>Experience in substance misuse</li><li>A knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.</li><li>Experience working with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage a flexible session schedule.</li><li>Understanding of continuity of care, holistic care needs and community services.</li><li>Knowledge of Safeguarding.</li><li>Strong understanding of trauma informed approaches</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Excellent IT skills</li><li>Full drivers licence with access to a car for travel around the region</li></ul> About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - <ul> <li>Flexible working</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme </li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays </li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter </li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) </li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul> To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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Our client is a non-profit organisation working with people to support their health and wellbeing. Established for over 30 years, they have provided services alongside a variety of statutory and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) colleagues in Surrey and its boarders. They believe change is achievable when offered by a flexible, respectful, inclusive and a non-judgemental approach. They are currently looking for experienced Mental Health Support Workers to work within their Safe Haven sites in Woking and / or Guildford. Salary: £16.23ph Hours: 5 hour shifts (6pm - 11pm) Monday to Sunday (Ideally looking for 2 shifts per week) Company Benefits: 26 days annual leave pro rata (rising with service) + bank holidays + 1 extra days leave on your birthday, Pension, Access to Simply Health, Blended working, Employee discount programme and more Location Woking or Guildford This is a great opportunity to be part of a fantastic support centre. The Safe Haven provides an alternative for people who are currently attending A&amp;E when they suffer a mental health crisis, both in person and virtually. Additionally is provides a safety net for people who might otherwise get to crisis point. As part of a team you will support those visiting and risk assess those in mental health crisis. Utilise motivational interviewing techniques and active listening skills in order to support individuals and create safety plans for those experiencing suicidal ideation. You will also provide a continual assessment of a persons needs regarding their mental health and work collaboratively with partner agency staff to ensure continuity of care. This post is subject to a DBS check. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role Our ideal applicant will have/be; <ul> <li>Experience working within the mental health field</li> <li>Knowledge of safeguarding legislation</li> <li>Experience delivering person centred interventions relating to mental health</li> <li>Comfortable at using De-escalation techniques</li> <li>Confidence to work on own initiative as well as part of a team</li> <li>Robust professional boundaries</li> </ul> eSift have been appointed as the resource partner and we are managing this role on behalf of our client. To apply for this position please click on the apply now button below. Your CV will then be held on our central database, if for any reason you do not wish us to retain your details please contact us via (url removed).

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Reed are working an independent SEN school set in outstanding natural beauty, sitting in 16 acres of listed gardens and a wider 50 acre campus - it is a truly spectacular place to work. The staff pull together to achieve a common They believe in giving young people the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, they support students with a range of additional learning needs to create and meet their own goals. With an established MDT on site, including Psychology, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and dedicated therapy spaces, they offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working as well as to be part of an innovative service that values new ideas and strives to excel in clinical practice The main purpose of the role: As a Clinical Psychologist, you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based psychological approaches to support their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development. Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and independent living, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will act as both a clinician and a mentor, supporting young people directly through tailored assessments and interventions, while also guiding non-clinical staff to respond to challenging behaviours and communication needs in ways that promote independence rather than reliance. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments using structured interviews and psychometric tools, designing, and delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions, and contributing to the development of staff training programmes. You'll also work closely with external professionals, supervise Assistant Psychologists, and have the opportunity to innovate and make a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment. 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