About this role
Job summary
All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.
Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Closing date: Monday 25th May 2026
We are currently recruiting for a qualified Counselling, to join us in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. Are you interested in being a key player in our exciting initiative to support the whole organisation to lift its ability to respond effectively to underlying trauma and other psychological issues within those accessing our drug and alcohol services? Do you want to enable our recovery workers to move people through their substance use recovery journey more effectively? If you are looking to join a forward-thinking, values-driven charity that treats our people with warmth, compassion and respect, wed love to hear from you.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about ushere.
Main duties of the job
Our Counsellor's are an integral part of our team, your role is to provide a safe, confidential and encouraging therapeutic environment. You will support people to explore feelings and emotions and reflect on what is happening to them and consider alternative ways of doing things. As part of your role, you will hold a nominated caseload of service users with co-existing substance use and mental health needs.
This is a permanent, part time role, working 22.5 hours per week (3x 7.5 hours a day). As part of this role, you will hold a Driver's Licence with access to a car.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way thats right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If youre passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, wed love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of working as a counsellor. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients. BACP accreditation/UKCP registration or equivalent (or evidence of actively working towards BACP accreditation or UKCP registration). Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. To work as a team player. Resilient, you will have the ability to prioritise and work well under pressure. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of group working and issues affecting substance misusers. Able to meet WithYou's safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS/PVG certificate. Able to visit other locations from time to time in order to deliver the services required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name We Are With You
Address bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH1 4NB
Employer's website https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)