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.
Lead Practitioner
Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: Irford House, Leeds, LS14 6PA, however there will be a requirement to travel across all the Forward Leeds hubs, when needed.
About the role...
* The new Lead Practitioner will support the Team Manager in managing a large team of Case Managers based in our three hubs across Leeds, who offer support to service users upon release from prison and those who are mandated by Courts to address their drug and/or alcohol related offending.
* You will provide line management to members of the team, ensuring that they have the support and guidance they need to deliver the best possible service, whilst supporting them to develop in their roles and prepare for future careers opportunities.
* Our Lead Practitioners also drive our culture of collaborative working with key stakeholders across Probation, Prisons, Courts, Police and the Commissioning Team.
* Managing a team who work with people leaving prison to ensure treatment continues.
* Working with ART and DRR referrals.
* Service users have a range of substance misuse issues - Opiates, Alcohol, Non Opiate.
About you...
* Experience in substance misuse service is beneficial.
* Knowledge and experience of the Criminal Justice System.
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent).
* Understanding of and ability to implement evidenced based interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
* Experience of completing service user assessments including comprehensive risk assessments.
* Previous line management experience is desirable although not essential.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* A passion to make a positive difference and be hardworking and flexible to support staff and people who use our service.
What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?
* A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
* Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
* 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 (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
Applications Close Date: 06 May 2025
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