Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Job Title: Lead Practitioner - Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team
About the Service:
The Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team is a vital part of Reconnected to Health, an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services across North East prisons. Within HMP Northumberland, we offer a comprehensive range of interventions and support, including detox and prescribing, one-to-one and group sessions, parenting and relationship skills, family and carer support, and dedicated release preparation and planning. Our flagship program, the Gateway program, is a residential six-month recovery program.
About the Role:
As the Lead Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of the Gateway program and other interventions. In addition, you will provide guidance and line management to our dedicated staff. You will also carry a caseload of clients, engaging in case management, multi-agency collaboration, data analysis, and coordination of group work delivery. This is an on-site role; no hybrid working options are available.
Key Duties:
* Support the delivery of the Gateway program and other interventions
* Provide guidance and line management to staff members
* Carry a caseload of clients, offering case management and support
* Foster collaboration with multiple agencies to enhance service delivery
* Analyse data and contribute to the development of evidence-based practices
* Coordinate the delivery of group work sessions
Shift Pattern:
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (alternative weeks)
About you:
* Experience in a prison or substance misuse service is beneficial
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, and if you possess the experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team and help us provide high-quality recovery services within the challenging prison environment.
What can Waythrough offer you?
* Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Enhanced occupational sick pay
* Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
* Death in service benefit
* Free Will writing
* Eyecare vouchers
* Blue light card discount
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
* Work-life balance - flexible working and family friendly policies
* Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
* Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk.
Salary Range: 25,010 - 35,090
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Adult Barred
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Prison Vetting
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date: Please click here to read and review our privacy statement.
#J-18808-Ljbffr