Counsellor - 3 Months FTC initially

Are you a passionate Counsellor looking to make a genuine impact in people’s lives?

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate professional to join our team in Liverpool, working across SHARP Rodney Street and Brink Parr Street. This is a full-time (35 hours) 3-month fixed term contract with strong potential to become permanent for the right person.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work within a community-based treatment setting supporting adults (18+) affected by drug and alcohol use. You’ll be part of a service that delivers an integrated range of clinical, psychosocial and wellbeing interventions designed to support lasting recovery and meaningful change.

You’ll play a key role in delivering The Forward Trust’s SHARP programme, combining the 12-Step model with an ITEP (CBT) approach within a structured community day rehab programme. Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you’ll help clients build the skills, resilience and confidence needed for transformational recovery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the delivery of the Liverpool Day Programme and pre-abstinent services
• Delivering 1:1 interventions and facilitating structured daily group programmes
• Supporting client assessments, psychometrics and recovery planning
• Helping clients engage with the 12-Step programme and assignment work
• Working closely with Recovery Practitioners to support admissions and client journeys
• Building effective partnerships with internal teams and external agencies
• Supporting clients to access and fully engage with the day programme

You’ll also contribute to:

• Maintaining a strong recovery culture across services
• Supporting programme performance targets and team objectives
• Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, quality and professional practice
• Accurate case recording and effective use of case management systems
• Continuous service improvement and professional development

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting recovery and positive change
• Can build professional, supportive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Works with integrity, professionalism and strong boundaries
• Is committed to safeguarding, quality and continuous improvement

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where your work will directly support people to rebuild their lives and futures.

If you want a role where everyday matters and the work you do creates real change, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see attached Job Description for full details