Counsellor

Location: 55 Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London, Working Hours: 22.5 Hours per week (3 Days)

Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 28,690 – 34,730

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Part-Time Counsellor to join our Drug and Alcohol service, Primary Care Recovery Service (PCRS) & Aftercare Lewisham. The role involves providing short- to medium-term one-to-one, face-to-face counselling , typically offering 812 sessions per client , to adults experiencing issues related to substance use.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support clients in their recovery journey, promoting positive change, resilience, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver structured one-to-one counselling sessions (812 sessions per client) in a face-to-face setting

Carry out initial assessments, risk assessments, and agreed treatment planning

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records

Review progress and outcomes with clients, adapting interventions as needed

Work in line with relevant ethical frameworks, safeguarding policies, and service procedures

Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing service development

Essential Requirements

Recognised counselling qualification (e.g. Diploma or equivalent)

Membership (or eligibility for membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCPS)

Experience of providing counselling to adults, ideally within drug and alcohol , mental health, or related services

Good understanding of substance misuse, recovery models, and trauma-informed practice

Strong communication skills and the ability to build therapeutic relationships

Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice

Desirable

Experience working within a Drug & Alcohol or community-based service

Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working

Experience delivering time-limited or structured interventions

What We Offer

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Regular clinical supervision

Opportunities for professional development and training

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What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

Life assurance (3 annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave

Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals

500 Recommend a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme – all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk

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