Counsellor

Job Description

The role of the counsellor is to provide a counselling, advice and information service for individuals aged 16 and over with their own problematic alcohol or drugs use. The service is delivered from our offices in Glasgow and within community settings throughout Glasgow and surrounding areas.

The Counsellor will report to the Counselling Practice Manager.

This post requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership – successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme for both adults and children.

Hours

15-16 hours per week. Mainly business hours but to include Monday evening or Saturday.

Benefits

• Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays) which increases to 38 days after 2 years, 40 days after 5 years and 42 days after 10 years length of service.
• Duvet days: 5 days where employees may take time off at short notice.
• Death in service policy: 2 times salary.
• Cycle to work scheme: where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
• Training and development commitment to help employees perform to the best of their abilities.
• Flexi time policy.
• Massage offer: Discounted massage sessions in office during work time.
• Extra Discounts: save up to 15% on a huge range of physical and digital gift cards.
• bYond: a cashback prepaid card for just £5 a year.