Start360 is an award winning, innovative and value led organisation.
Our vision is EVERY PERSON STRONGER - we want to create and contribute to a society that can provide support for those who are at risk of becoming vulnerable and need some help to get back on track and reach their full potential.
We provide a range of services and interventions in the areas of health, justice, and employability. We have an excellent track record working with young people and adults in partnership with the statutory, voluntary and community sectors, providing support for people through an extensive range of skill-based programmes and services.
Post: Counsellor
Reports To: Team Lead
Base: HMP Maghaberry, Lisburn
Contract: Funded 30th March 2025
Hours: part-time (30 hours per week)
Salary: Fully Qualified with 3rd level qualification - £25,463.00 per annum, pro-rata for part-time
PLUS, Environmental Allowance paid monthly (Salary under review)
Benefits include:
- Self Care hour each month
- Birthday off
- Extra leave at Christmas to include a Shopping Day
- Employee Assistance Scheme
Background to the Project
AD:EPT drug and alcohol service is a multi-component service addressing substance use including harm reduction within the three establishments of the Northern Ireland Prison Service. It aims to address the drug and alcohol issues of service users 18+ through a range of interventions including casework, group work and counselling.
Background to the Role:
In consultation with the Service Delivery Manager, Team Leads and colleagues, the post-holder will be required to successfully deliver a range of services in partnership with the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SET) to enable service users to re-enter the wider community without recourse to drug and alcohol use and offending. They will be required to successfully implement the care plan of each individual service user who is participating in the programme, ensure good running of the programme, and contribute to its development.
A full job description can be obtained within the application pack.
The closing date for completed applications is 12pm Monday 29th April 2024.
Start360 is an Equal Opportunities Employer.