Overview

Addictions Counsellor – Clouds House

Permanent

£26,000

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.
Please see the job description attached for more information.

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.
     
    Diversity at Forward Trust
    The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness. Some of our roles may require a minimum period of sustained recovery (normally around 3 years). This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and exceptions may be considered depending on the role and individual circumstances.

    When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

    To find out more about Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here.  

    We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.
     
    Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work
    Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

    If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

    Our Commitment to Safeguarding
    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability.

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