Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

Overview

We re looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to support individuals affected by alcohol and/or non-opiate substance use. In this role, you ll manage a caseload of people by developing, implementing, and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans. You ll provide 1:1 psychosocial interventions (PSI), brief interventions, and holistic care planning to help people reduce harm and make lasting positive changes.

Working collaboratively with partners and colleagues across the city, you ll guide individuals from initial assessment through structured treatment, supporting their journey into recovery and onward care.

This role works with clients who are using alcohol and/or non-opiate substances, including managing a caseload where the primary substance is opiates and supporting, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans. You will take a  whole person  holistic approach to ensure every service user s package of care encompasses all areas of wellbeing to achieve the best possible outcomes.

• Manage a caseload of people and develop, implement, and review personalised recovery and treatment plans.
• Provide 1:1 psychosocial interventions (PSI) and brief intervention support.
• Care planning and risk assessment/management.
• Facilitate and promote individuals  progression from initial assessment into structured treatment.
• Support people to make positive changes and achieve their goals in treatment with a view to entering recovery and transferring care to the recovery and aftercare team.
• Take a  whole person  holistic approach to ensure that every service user s package of care covers all areas of wellbeing.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Collaborate with key partners and colleagues across the city-wide partnership to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.

Join Waythrough, one of the UK s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day. We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives. Some roles may still appear under legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration. Wherever you join us, you ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

• 27 days  annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days  annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Inclusion and Accessibility statement:
  The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
• Disability Confident Scheme:
  All applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.