Practitioner Jobs

Job Title: Family Finding Social Worker/Senior Practitioner

Contract: 6 months Fixed term with the possibility of extending.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: FTE £38,435.60 – £41,474.10 - Social Worker

FTE £42,590.80 - £46,065.60 - Senior Practitioner

Location: Hillingdon based in Civic Centre Uxbridge (Hybrid)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Ambitious for Adoption Regional Adoption Agency [RAA] is a commissioned Voluntary Adoption Agency delivering statutory adoption support services and family finding for a number of local authority partners. The family finding post holder will be located in Hillingdon, as part of the wider RAA partnership located across London and surrounding areas. The hub services for the RAA include the recruitment, assessment and support of Coram approved adopters, which are located at the Coram Campus in London.

The post holder will be employed by Coram, a service with a long track record of serving children well and outstanding ratings from Ofsted. The task for the Regional Adoption Agency is to ensure that all children who have a plan for adoption are given every chance to have that ambition realised and when placed in a permanent family receive the relevant support as their needs change and develop.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Family Finding Social Worker or Senior Practitioner wishing to play an active role in the delivery and development of a high-quality family finding service for the London Borough of Hillingdon, for children with a plan for adoption.

The post holder will be one of two professionals responsible for family finding for children with a care plan of adoption within the local area.

The post holder will be part of a small and very supportive team to develop practise and skills in this area. The post holder will also be able to have access resources and services within Hillingdon to support this role and be part of a bigger network of support from colleagues from across the RAA. This role will function as 6 month fixed contract with the possibility of an extension to offer continuity to the children we are family finding for.

To arrange an informal discussion – please contact, Hellan Timothy-James –  Service Manager for Hillingdon and Harrow.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date:Wednesday 1st January 2025 at 23:59

Interview date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Hampton Trust is a leading domestic abuse charity with a focus on tackling the root cause of domestic abuse and criminal behaviour. We pride ourselves on being innovators in our field, highlighting gaps in service and testing new approaches. In recent years we have expanded our reach from being a locally based Hampshire charity to now delivering interventions nationwide.

Job Title: Foundation Practitioner

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Band 5: £28, 080 - £31, 999 per annum

(new recruits enter at lower end of salary band)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 with possible extension subject to

funding

Located: Ashurst, Southampton with weekly co-location within police teams

across Hampshire & Southampton

This is a unique opportunity to join Hampton Trust within Project Foundation targeting serial and repeat domestic abuse perpetrators coming to the attention of the police. Recognising that management of perpetrators requires a multi-agency approach, Foundation Practitioners are co-located into police high harm teams across the county to assist with the identification and engagement of domestic abuse perpetrators. For those who do not respond to risk management plans and interventions, Foundation Practitioners support the police in the deployment of monitoring, tracking and disruption tactics.

If you like a fast-paced environment and being part of a multi-agency team delivering innovative solutions to domestic abuse this is the role for you. With a team of Foundation Practitioners working across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Portsmouth you will play a significant role in shaping the criminal justice response to domestic abuse.

We encourage growth and self-awareness within this post.

Rewards and Benefits of working for Hampton Trust

Equal Opportunities

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our company believes that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and the communities we serve.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We stand against any form of workplace harassment based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we continue to build a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Development and Renumeration

We are committed to the development of our staff and there are plenty of opportunities for growth at Hampton Trust, our roles range from a Band 6 (entry level) to Band 1 (Chief Executive) and we offer continuous training to support you in your development.

This role is a Band 6 and is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours across 3 days and requires a minimum of two days in either our Ashurst office in Southampton or at one of our co-location venues across Hampshire.

Benefits:

• Contribution pension scheme – NEST with 3% company contribution.
• Sick pay
• 25 days annual leave – (3 of which are used between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave increasing to 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years
• 8 Days Bank Holiday
• Additional days leave for your birthday
• Ongoing training and development
• Free flue jabs
• Access to free clinical supervision sessions
• Free DBS checks

Next steps

Please visit our website for a full job description and person specification and further information on how to apply for this role. 

In your application please include:

· A cover letter explaining your motivation for applying and outlining how you meet the criteria detailed within the person specification.

*Please note applications submitted without a cover letter will note be considered*

· A full CV including education, professional qualifications and full employment history showing responsibilities and relevant achievements.

Closing date and Interviews

Closing date: The listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received and suitable applicant appointed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as sufficient applicants have been received for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview dates to be arranged following receipt of successful applications.

Interviews: To be scheduled – Please note, successful candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview at our office in Ashurst, Southampton.

All posts are subject to, enhanced DBS checks & satisfactory references and a valid driver’s licence.

Northamptonshire

Do you want to work as part of a Dynamic and engaging team supporting Young People in Northampton?

Due to project expansion Aquarius Young People’s Substance misuse team are recruiting for several Complex Needs Substance Misuse Practitioners across the city.

Aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years.

The post holder will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools & colleges, the Children and Families service, the YOT as well as other local community agencies.

The role will involve supporting young people away from engaging in substance misuse or with an understanding of parental substance misuse.

You will provide young people with skills and coping strategies to manage their recovery journey, delivering 1-1 and some group work interventions, targeted outreach to engage 'hard-to-reach' young people and delivery of service talks and substance misuse presentations to enhance external professional workforce development with our partner agencies.

Working hours will be Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, most work will occur during the day, however as a young people’s service we may occasionally ask you to support out of hours sessional work.

Holding a relevant qualification in substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/ mental health/social care or with relevant experience and willingness to work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Health & Social Care you will also:

• Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable young people in a community setting
• Be able to deliver behaviour change support, including group work
• Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
• Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
• Generous Contributory Pension scheme

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

Do you have an understanding of drug and alcohol related issues and experience of working with young people? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire recovery of the young people and families they work with? Then join us as a Practitioner.

Right now, one of our partners, Aquarius is looking for a Drug and Alcohol Practitioner to join their Bedfordshire Young People’s Team. Aquarius helps young people aged 5-18 overcome the harm caused by drugs and alcohol by working closely with the individual, family members and other professionals . But it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

Your challenge? – To provide information and advice, brief interventions and long term structured interventions to support young people who are using drugs and alcohol or being impacted by someone else’s use.  You will be conducting assessments, risk assessments, care-planning and working directly with other services such as schools, social care, mental health services and youth offending.The successful candidate must have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work with other agencies both face to face, email and via telephone.

An energetic and confident self-starter, you will be required to hold a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field . As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you will be used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. You will have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality, excellent record keeping and  a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

As this role requires travelling around Bedford, you will also need to have a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

Permanent contract but please note the provisional end date for funding is 31st March 2025. (extension dependent upon funding).

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £29,855.00 per annum

Location: Based in Digbeth but delivering around the city of Birmingham from community settings.

Are you passionate about emotional health and wellbeing? Is creating a space for children, young people and young adults (CYPYA) to talk important to you? Motivated to develop and be part of an innovative mental health and wellbeing service?

A fabulous opportunity has developed within The Children's Society for an Emotional Health & Wellbeing Practitioner at the successful Pause service delivered, in partnership with Forward Thinking Birmingham.

You will be part of the innovative 'Pause' service staff and volunteers team with mental health experience to provide interventions for CYPYA. The Pause service utilises early-intervention approaches to enhance CYPYA mental health and wellbeing, allowing access to timely and flexible support.

We are seeking an Emotional Health & Wellbeing Practitioner that:

-Has a good working knowledge of mental and emotional health,

-Is keen to support CYPYA (aged 0-24) in 1 to 1 sessions and in groups to address low level mental health and wellbeing issues.

-Due to the fast paced environment and use of computers, you will need to have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and good typing skills.

-Has a background and/or worked in Youth Work, Social Work, Health Care and/or Educational support.

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In the post you will have access to regular supervision, opportunity to training continuing professional development to ensure CYPYA's needs are addressed.

The position is available 5 days a week including regular weekends and evening work (37 hours a week) until the end of March 2025.

As a member of our team you will be part of a fast paced and rewarding environment where you can leave each day knowing the difference you have made to the lives of our young people. Along with being part of a pioneering service that supports children, young people and young adults to develop their resilience.

If you are interest in the Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Practitioner please apply following the link; If you would like to find out any more information about this role, please email Tracy Crofts on [email protected]

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 24th December 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 10th December onwards.

Interviews will be held on TBC

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Recovery Practitioner - Lewisham

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Practitioner to join one of the largest charities in the country on an initial temporary basis.

This is a rolling contract, where you would be required on site from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has dealt with substance misuse issues and is hoping to advance in their career with an organisation that will help them further their personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

· Assisting clients when they first join the programme and identify the best course of action for their recovery

· Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community

· Acting as an advocate for partnership services

· Assisting service users with their social (re)integration so they can live meaningful lives by encouraging self-determination, resilience and recovery

· Facilitate group sessions to provide service users with structured information at different phases of their recovery

Experience Required:

· Possess a thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or have previous experience working in a related field

· Possess a solid working understanding of drug and alcohol services, interventions, and best practices

· Capacity to successfully manage change while putting the interests of service users first

· Recognise the significance of information governance procedures and adhere to all required safety measures

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Recovery Practitioner - Redbridge

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Practitioner to join one of the largest charities in the country on an initial temporary basis.

This is a rolling contract, where you would be required on site from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has dealt with substance misuse issues and is hoping to advance in their career with an organisation that will help them further their personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

· Assisting clients when they first join the programme and identify the best course of action for their recovery

· Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community

· Acting as an advocate for partnership services

· Assisting service users with their social (re)integration so they can live meaningful lives by encouraging self-determination, resilience and recovery

· Facilitate group sessions to provide service users with structured information at different phases of their recovery

Experience Required:

· Possess a thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or have previous experience working in a related field

· Possess a solid working understanding of drug and alcohol services, interventions, and best practices

· Capacity to successfully manage change while putting the interests of service users first

· Recognise the significance of information governance procedures and adhere to all required safety measures

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Recovery Practitioner - Islington

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Practitioner to join a North London drug and alcohol charity on an initial temporary basis.

This is a rolling contract, where you would be required onsite from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has dealt with substance misuse issues and is hoping to advance in their career with an organisation that will help them further their personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

· Assisting clients when they first join the programme and identify the best course of action for their recovery

· Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community

· Acting as an advocate for partnership services

· Assisting service users with their social (re)integration so they can live meaningful lives by encouraging self-determination, resilience and recovery

· Facilitate group sessions to provide service users with structured information at different phases of their recovery

Experience Required:

· Possess a thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or have previous experience working in a related field

· Possess a solid working understanding of drug and alcohol services, interventions, and best practices

· Capacity to successfully manage change while putting the interests of service users first

· Recognise the significance of information governance procedures and adhere to all required safety measures

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Recovery Practitioner - Harrow

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Practitioner to join one of the largest charities in the country on an initial temporary basis.

This is a rolling contract, where you would be required onsite from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has dealt with substance misuse issues and is hoping to advance in their career with an organisation that will help them further their personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

Assisting clients when they first join the programme and identify the best course of action for their recovery

Minimising the harm that drugs and alcohol do to clients and the larger community

Acting as an advocate for partnership services

Assisting service users with their social (re)integration so they can live meaningful lives by encouraging self-determination, resilience and recovery

Facilitate group sessions to provide service users with structured information at different phases of their recovery

Experience Required:

Possess a thorough awareness of substance misuse issues or have previous experience working in a related field

Possess a solid working understanding of drug and alcohol services, interventions, and best practices

Capacity to successfully manage change while putting the interests of service users first

Recognise the significance of information governance procedures and adhere to all required safety measures

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Fixed term contract until 31 August 2026

Birmingham

You have an understanding of substance misuse and associated health and social issues and experience of working with young people in an addictions or social care setting.  All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Practitioner.

Right now, we’re looking for a self-motivated individual to join us at our Grow Project in Birmingham. This innovative project is led by young people who are affected by drug or alcohol use, they learn how to grow their own food, cook healthy meals, make new friends and have the chance to work towards qualifications. Your challenge? To provide brief and long-term interventions which will incorporate outdoor spaces and activities that promote healthy lifestyles and reduce substance misuse. You will also develop care plans, provide case management, ensure integrated pathways and support the development of family intervention within the wider team. You will also allocate and oversee the work of peer mentors and volunteers as required.

An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community care (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies).  Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and the ability to write client records and report and fulfil data requirements.

This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

We're seeking two skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Senior Practitioners for a Care Leaver service operating under the Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulation. In this role, you will play a vital role in providing effective support to at risk young people with complex mental health, and support and coaching to staff.

Your mission: to support and empower young people to develop the lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside of the confines of traditional services. You will provide leadership to the team around the support of their caseload and lead on multi-agency care meetings.

About the Role:

As the Senior Practitioner, you will be working within a strengths and recovery framework embedded within a trauma informed approach to ensure young people’s needs and aspirations are at the centre of the support planning process. You will be the lead person in relation to supporting complex and enduring needs. You will guide and signpost staff in supporting young people in developing independent living skills.

About you:

• You bring experience working with young people with complex mental health and a non-judgemental outlook which promotes a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people and staff.
• Can demonstrate resilience and clarity when faced with challenging behaviour. 
• Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model. 
• You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential. 
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves. 

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic Management Team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 1st December at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 11th December at SHP Head Office

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Do you want to work as part of a dynamic and engaging team supporting Young People in Northampton? Due to project expansion, Aquarius Young People’s Substance Misuse team are recruiting for several Young People’s Practitioners across the county.

Aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years.

You will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools, colleges & universities, places of worship, youth service provisions and local community venues. You will help to raise the profile of substance misuse services available to young people and also provide young people with that first point of contact providing advice and further direction into accessing the right support, particularly targeting outreach to engage 'difficult -to-reach' young people.

Holding relevant experience with skills or qualifications in either substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/mental health/social care you will also:

• Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable people in a community setting
• Be able to deliver group work
• Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
• Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
• Generous Contributory Pension scheme

Full or part-time hours considered - a minimum of 17 hours a week but up to 37.5 hours a week are available.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

Senior Practitioner

Location: Lewisham

Salary: £30,350 – £43,675 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday (9am until 5pm) Dependant on service needs.

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Their vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

They have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.

The Role

Are you a skilled leader with a passion for supporting young people and those affected by substance misuse? Insight Lewisham is seeking a Lead Practitioner to manage a dedicated team and deliver high-quality services to individuals and families in their community.

As Senior Practitioner your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited too:

• Oversee day-to-day service delivery within your specialist area, ensuring quality and performance targets (KPIs) are met.
• Manage and mentor a team of Recovery Coordinators and Support Workers, providing regular supervision, training, and development.
• Lead the delivery of services that meet local needs, including harm reduction, evidence-based interventions (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT, PSIs), and holistic recovery planning.
• Manage a small caseload (10-15 Young People), conducting comprehensive assessments, risk management, and family involvement in recovery where appropriate.
• Ensure accessibility of services, especially for underrepresented groups, and work with service users to shape future service improvements.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when needed and contribute to strategic planning and corporate activities.

What They’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience, ideally in substance misuse, health and social care, or related fields.
• Strong skills in assessment, risk management, and implementing recovery plans.
• Experience delivering 1:1 and group interventions, with knowledge of best practice frameworks (NICE, Care Quality Commission).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis to support continuous service improvement.
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional development, and delivering services that reduce harm to individuals and communities.

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team dedicated to making a real difference.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Work in a flexible, dynamic environment where you can influence service delivery and innovation.

Benefits

• 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! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Salary £25,250 – £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience + Inner London Weighting

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (includes some evening work)

Contract: Fixed term up to and including 30th January 2026

Location: London

Ref: 1517

This a unique and exciting opportunity to join Cranstoun’s domestic abuse team to deliver our specialist intervention, Men and Masculinities Programme, in London. Men and Masculinities is a behavioural change programme for those who perpetrate abusive behaviours in their relationships.

We are looking for motivated practitioners who either have experience of working within Domestic Abuse or a similar related area and would like to develop their transferrable skills. Experience of working on behaviour change programmes, delivering groups in comparable settings such as mental health, and understanding multi-agency working, would be advantageous.

Working as part of the London domestic abuse service, alongside colleagues supporting victim/survivors, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, you will offer effective behaviour change interventions to perpetrators, and work with communities and professionals to raise awareness, and challenge attitudes that allow domestic abuse to continue.

For further information and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

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Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024.

Please note that the closing date for applications may be subject to change if a suitable applicant is found earlier.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and may be subject to vetting based upon location/office space utilised in areas.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.