Addictions Counsellor

Addictions Counsellor
Location: Clouds House, Salisbury
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
At Clouds House, part of The Forward Trust, we believe that outstanding recovery is achieved through collaboration. We're looking for people who are passionate about making a difference and who thrive in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where everyone plays a vital role.
Clouds House operates within a fully integrated One Team model, where every department works together to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred recovery. Whether your expertise is in clinical care, therapy, administration, hospitality, facilities, or support services, your contribution is valued and essential to the recovery journey of every individual we support.
What You'll Be Part Of
As a member of the Clouds House team, you will:
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to provide the highest standard of care and service.
* Contribute to a therapeutic environment that promotes dignity, respect, and recovery.
* Communicate openly, share knowledge, and support others to ensure continuity of care and operational excellence.
* Embrace shared accountability, recognising that every interaction and decision has an impact on the people we support.
* Take part in a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking individuals who:
* Are committed to delivering person-centred services.
* Value teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Are adaptable, proactive, and willing to support colleagues across functions when needed.
* Share our commitment to helping people build positive, sustainable futures.
Why Join Clouds House?
At Clouds House, you'll be joining more than just a workplace—you'll become part of a dedicated community united by a shared purpose. Through our One Team culture, every member of staff contributes to creating meaningful recovery outcomes while supporting The Forward Trust's mission to empower people to move forward with their lives.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your contribution truly matters and where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note this role is located close to Shaftesbury in Dorset and we do not provide visas or sponsorship.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
* Flexible working
* Training and development opportunities
* Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
* Season Ticket Loan Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Crisis Loan Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
* Access to Blue Light Card
* 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
* Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
* Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application