Top job! Consultant Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
- Part time
- £68,000 – £75,000 pro-rata
- Greenwich
- Closing 10th September 2021
- Advertised from 16th August 2021
- 22.5 hours per week
Role
An exciting opportunity for an innovative qualified clinical/counselling psychologist with an interest in co-existing mental health and alcohol and drug misuse.
The Service
Launched in 2020, WDP Greenwich is a fully integrated substance misuse service, providing clinical and psychosocial interventions, operating from a main treatment hub in Woolwich. The team actively promotes recovery and works with individuals that are directly and indirectly affected by substance misuse, working with the local community to improve the health, wellbeing and functioning of Greenwich residents, irrespective of circumstance.
The Role
The Consultant clinical or counselling psychologist will play an integral role in delivering and developing a trauma informed and psychologically informed integrated substance misuse service for the London Borough of Greenwich. We are looking for someone who is HCPC registered to support the delivery and leadership of a community substance misuse service in a dynamic environment.
We are seeking applicants with experience of a range of presenting needs who can formulate complexity and is able to work effectively within and MDT setting. If you have experience of working with personality disorder, psychosis, or complex conditions in community, forensic or low secure settings we would be interested in hearing from you.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
• Delivery of evidence-based assessment and interventions for individuals with co-existing mental health and substance misuse difficulties.
• Providing advice, training, and consultation on service users’ psychological care to support non-psychologist colleagues (substance misuse recovery practitioners) who deliver WDP’s core substance misuse psychosocial treatment pathways to provide effective psychologically informed and evidence-based interventions.
• Establishing, developing and maintaining effective pathways and joint working with wider services including community mental health teams, criminal justice partners, and social services, supporting colleagues to maximise the efficacy of these partnerships by effectively communicating the multiple complexities and needs of WDP’s service users and how these other services can support joined-up care planning to improve outcomes.
• To deliver group clinical supervision to practitioners within the service.
• Where appropriate, to develop links that can offer placements within WDP to trainee psychologists and provide them with supervision.
• To contribute to the development of WDP’s core model: principles and theories, common factors, tools and techniques, and modes of delivery.
• To utilise empirical research skills for audit, policy, service development, and evaluation of interventions.
• To be able to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the organisation’s policies and procedures.
Conditions
• You must have appropriate UK professional registration (HCPC)
• Salary band of £68,000-£75,000 per annum (pro rated)
• 22.5 hours per week
Location
The role is based at the WDP Greenwich, but at times may involve travel to external meetings and satellites within the borough, and to other WDP locations as needed.
Why Should You Apply?
- An excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop their therapeutic, leadership and supervision skills.
- Utilise or develop your expertise in the field of dual-diagnosis, supporting more joined-up care and building dynamic partnerships for complex and vulnerable adults.
Application notes
Interested?
If you would like to discuss working patterns, or to speak informally about any other aspect of this role, please contact Dr Arun Dhandayudham, WDP’s Medical Director (mobile: 07707 799900 email arun@wdp.org.uk).
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website: wdp.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/vacancy/537/Consultant-ClinicalCounselling-Psychologist----Greenwich
The closing date for applications is 10 September 2021
WDP and Our Values
WDP is an innovative behaviour-change charity. We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing, and social integration. We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health, and inpatient services. We are looking for motivated staff who share our core values of
• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community focused
In return, WDP can offer you a range of benefits and development, including season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, training and professional development, and opportunities to contribute to innovation within the substance misuse sector. You are encouraged to explore your own research, teaching and specialised interests.
Diversity and Equality
• WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those form minority ethnic backgrounds.
Safeguarding
• WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS
• All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.
Community Fundraising and Events Officer
- Part time
- £30,450 pro-rata
- On site: Perth
- Closing 19th January 2026
The Community Fundraising and Events Officer will be responsible for driving income generation to support the growth and sustainability of Trauma Healing Together via community fundraising initiatives. The post-holder will lead on planning, delivering, and evaluating a programme of community events, working creatively to engage individuals, volunteers, groups, and local businesses. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised fundraiser to make a tangible difference by generating the vital funds needed to expand our trauma-informed services.
Full job description is available to download below.
ABOUT TRAUMA HEALING TOGETHER
As a charity we work closely with people who have experienced psychological trauma and are living with the symptoms of this. We work in partnership with trauma survivors to improve their quality of life through therapy, training and personal development, shaping future services and the understanding of trauma through research projects. We promote a holistic and multi-faceted approach to treating all types of psychological trauma, prioritising mutual understanding and respect of clients, staff and volunteers. As an organisation we thrive to be transparent, consistent and autonomous. We are looking for a person who shares our values and has skills that can contribute to shape a small growing charity.
Top job! Clinical Psychologist
- Full time
- £49,120 – £60,543
- Hybrid: Locations in the West of Scotland
- Closing 2nd January 2026
About Simon Community Scotland
People are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Day-by-day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We’re here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards their future. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team – including those who have lived through homelessness. To make a difference we need to work flexibly, with everyday-leadership, humour and a ‘can do’ spirit. We want to make it easy, make it right, and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other. We care for and support each other regardless of our role, service or location. We want people who share these values to join us and become a part of the Simon Community Scotland team.
Job Summary
Within Simon Community, we pride ourselves in taking a psychological and trauma informed approach to our work. We understand the people we work with have likely experienced and continue to experience adverse life events which lead to trauma responses, impacting both physical and mental health. The role of psychology within Simon Community ensures psychological theories and principles are embedded within the organisation in a creative and flexible way. Providing psychological safety and the best wellbeing possible for everyone accessing or working for Simon Community Scotland.
Our psychology team within the organisation is continuing to grow, demonstrating their value and importance to our ever evolving services and support. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to lead on this work in our West of Scotland teams and take an active leadership role within the organisation. The key focus of this role will be to support the organisation to continue to implement psychologically informed environment principles and trauma informed care, creating and maintaining psychological safety for all. This work will be carried out under the supervision of a Prinicipal Clinical Psychologist external to Simon Community Scotland. The job plan will be agreed with the Director of Services, working independently within the framework, policies and procedures of the organisation. The job plan will cover both direct and indirect work, with more focus on indirect, it is an opportunity to use the range of skills of a Clinical Psychologist; leadership, formulation, consultation, supervision, research and service development. The job will include working across different services in the West of Scotland, including supported accommodation, community support hubs and outreach. This job description will be subject to review as the psychology team, as well as the organisational need
develops and the postholder will be a key stakeholder in that review. This is an exciting opportunity to really explore what Clinical Psychology can offer those facing severe and multiple disadvantage and implement needed change, thinking creatively, in an organisation that puts ‘being human’ and relationships at the heart of the work.
To work within Crew’s Counselling Team providing trauma-informed drug counselling and a range of psychosocial interventions to support people wishing to address their consumption of psychostimulant drugs and other substances. To reduce harm and the incidence of physical and mental health problems associated with the consumption of psychostimulant drugs. Some counselling may be by telephone or the NHS Attend Anywhere secure platform.
Major Activities and Responsibilities:
- To provide trauma-informed drug counselling and evidence-based psychosocial interventions to support clients who wish to address their consumption of psychostimulant drugs and other substances.
- To take on a complex client caseload and work collaboratively with supervising psychologist to support clients presenting with underlying trauma and/or mental health difficulties and problematic substance consumption.
- To co-ordinate additional support and signpost clients who would benefit from specialist support by liaising with relevant services.
- To commit to working in a trauma-informed way and to undertake any further training to meet this requirement.
- To organise own case load and co-ordinate counselling and other appointments.
- To provide assessment appointments for clients entering the service and recovery-oriented support sessions for clients on the waiting list if and when required.
- To work constructively and supportively with the Crew Counselling Team.
- To contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and on-going development of the service.
- To liaise with other agencies and stakeholders if and when required.
- To undertake any other duties as requested by the Crew Counselling Coordinator or CEO
Participation & Engagement Worker
- Full time
- £27,042 – £29,428
- On site: Ayr (covering South Ayrshire)
- Closing 7th January 2026
RecoveryAyr are seeking to recruit a proactive and passionate Participation and Engagement Worker with a specific focus on ensuring the voices of individuals and families are collected and considered as part of ongoing service improvement activities, recognising that there is much to be gained from individuals and families with ‘lived experience’ of recovery. The post holder will also support the implementation of the Charter of Rights for People Affected by Alcohol and Drugs across South Ayrshire.
The post holder will be based with a staff team of lived experience workers, who have wide range of experience providing support for individuals and families affected by alcohol, drugs or involved with justice services.
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