We have an urgent vacancy for a full-time alcohol counsellor – 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri). The post will operate between our two offices – in Clydebank and in Dumbarton.

We’re looking for someone who has strong post-qualification counselling experience and, ideally, some direct experience of working in a drug/alcohol recovery setting. If you also have lived experience of alcohol harms, your application will be especially welcomed.

Attitude is hugely important to us. We are a small team, and we need someone who understands that DACA’s success is directly linked to their own professional success. When we strive together, we all get stronger and better, meaning we can do more to support the people in our recovery community.

If you’re a counselling professional looking to work within a small, cohesive team, supporting people to achieve their own recovery goals, we’d love to hear from you. You can find a link below to the full job description, along with an application form and guidance notes.

Please note that a PVG membership will be required for this post. DACA will facilitate the membership application process.

Organisation profile:

Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol (DACA) is the community alcohol service for West Dunbartonshire. We offer information, guidance and support to anyone in West Dunbartonshire who has been affected by the harms of alcohol. For more information of the work we do, please check out our website daca.org.uk

DACA is the Community Alcohol Service for West Dunbartonshire. Every year, we support hundreds of people to make positive changes to their drinking behaviours, but we know that so many people across our community – our friends, family and neighbours - are struggling but not receiving any help. It is estimated that 1 person in every 4 across West Dunbartonshire is drinking at harmful levels. We want to reach as many people as possible; to educate, encourage and support them to change, in the compassionate and non-judgmental way that is DACA’s trademark.

To support our mission, we are now looking to recruit an experienced alcohol counsellor to join our small, friendly team. This is a full-time post.

*Flexible working or job-sharing arrangements will be considered for the right candidate(s).

To discuss this post further, and to register interest, please contact Mags Mackenzie, Chief Executive by phone on 01389 731456 or by email at mags.mackenzie@daca.org.uk.