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At CrossReach’s Residential Recovery Service, we believe that recovery is always possible and that everyone deserves to be heard, supported, and empowered. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a thoughtful, empathetic Addictions Worker who can deliver one-to-one therapy and bring compassion, structure and real-life tools to those on the path to recovery from addiction.
What you’ll do
You’ll provide specialist, individual therapy to clients receiving residential and day care support. You’ll work closely with each person’s keyworker, using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach (particularly REBT) to help clients gain confidence and clarity in a safe, non-judgemental space. From first introductions to measurable progress, you’ll be a steady, encouraging presence in their journey.
You’ll also:
- Plan and deliver structured therapy sessions
- Work collaboratively with specialist teams
- Monitor outcomes and contribute to case reviews
- Keep accurate, confidential records and reports
- Support quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Stay current with best practice and professional standards
What you’ll bring
You’ll need either experience or qualifications in counselling, psychology or addiction work (ideally a COSCA certificate or REBT training), plus confidence working independently and as part of a team. More importantly, you’ll bring empathy, resilience and strong professional boundaries.
Essential qualities:
- Respect for confidentiality and the Christian ethos of our service
- A calm, supportive approach with clients in crisis
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and complete online training
- PVG membership and SSSC registration (or willingness to register)
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a close-knit, committed team who look out for each other and for the people we support. We offer training, supervision, and opportunities to grow professionally in a service that makes a real difference every single day.
Ready to bring your skills and heart to a role that matters? Apply today.
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.
Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.
But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.
Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.
As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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