Job Description

BAC O'Connor (BAC) is an award winning organisation which offers support to individuals with drug and alcohol problems in a range of settings including detoxification and residential rehabilitation, recovery housing, social enterprises and community based therapeutic services.

We deliver part of a drug and alcohol recovery service in Wigan and Leigh. This is such an exciting time to join our team as we continue to build on our success by developing our low level consumption Prehab Group service offering support and an innovative 12 week community programme.

The roles we are recruiting to are more than just a job; they are a pivotal link to making a positive difference in people's lives. Are you passionate about your local community and want to make a difference? Do you have a commitment to person centred support and organisational skills? If so we have the following opportunities that may be of interest to you:

How would you like to put your Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (or equivalent) to good use? By joining our team, you will not have 'a job' you will have a career built on the knowledge that you are making a positive difference to people with substance misuse (alcohol and drug) addiction by developing and supporting them to achieve their outcomes, dreams and aspirations.

Experience of working in the substance misuse field is an advantage but not essential.

About the Role

We are looking for a level 4/5 qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist to join our talented team of staff. The successful applicant will work at our fabulous locations in Wigan and Leigh supporting people who have completed treatment for alcohol and drug addiction to maintain long term abstinence and sustainable recovery.

We are looking for candidates with

- A therapeutic background working to evidence based theoretical practice on a 1-1 and group therapy session basis with service users

- Anti-discriminatory practice skills operating in a non-judgemental manner

- Time management skills maximising the time available for the client caseload

- Excellent communication skills to develop productive relationships

About you

- Do you have a minimum of Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or equivalent?

- Are you able to develop and maintain good relationships with staff and service users and clearly communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts?

- Do you operate in a non-judgemental manner and knowledge of relevant legislation in all activities?

- Can you make decisions whilst understanding when to refer to specialist support within the organisation and communicate with team members?

- Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 2010 packages

See our website for details www.bacandoconnor.co.uk

Note: this job specification is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification based on organisational needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and we expect our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an applicant from working for us; the nature of a disclosed conviction and its relevance to the post in question will be considered in all circumstances

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff or users of our services, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnerships, social class or economic status.

We actively encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of substance misuse

Due to the unprecedented volume of responses we receive to our vacancies, regretfully we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us by 8th August 2025 please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role because active within six months of your application we will be back in contact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,574.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: BACT1220