Trainee Counsellor
Phoenix Futures have an exciting Trainee Counsellor opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in psychosocial treatment for substance use, at our Trauma Responsive Women's Therapeutic Community Residential Service, Ophelia House.

Location: Yarnton, OX5 1PB
Status: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Total Salary Pro-Rata: £26,298 plus £2,000 Geographical Supplement

The Role

• Shadowing the counsellor whilst they provide support for people with their recovery from drug or alcohol use through 1 to 1 counselling and group work.
• Learning how to carry out strength-based assessments, and work with individuals to create care plans, and promote visible recovery.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team made up of Therapeutic workers, Nurse's and support staff.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.

About You

• Is curious and determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support.
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion and a non-judgemental approach.
• Working towards a qualified counsellor qualification with BACP accreditation.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is confident using digital systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Is used to working in the substance use field or similar.

Your Rewards

• Salary of £26,298 plus £2,000 Geographical Market Supplement.
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days.
• Commitment to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation.
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system.
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance.
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access.

About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with 60 years' experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better.

Apply through our website
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. This role is an Operational Requirement to be fulfilled by a female under ACAS guidelines for recruiting applicants with a protected characteristic.