Lead Practitioner

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Practitioner to support the day-to-day functioning and performance of our service in Barnsley. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about leadership, service development, and supporting people affected by substance use. As a Lead Practitioner, you will provide guidance, supervision, and line management to Recovery Coordinators and Support Workers while also supporting the wider management team. You will carry a small caseload where required, ensuring high-quality assessments, risk management, care planning, and recovery-focused interventions are delivered. You will play a key role in improving service delivery, supporting staff development, analysing service performance data, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes for people accessing our services. This is a fully on-site role with no hybrid working option available. The role will require flexibility to work across both Barnsley sites depending on service need and capacity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager and Area Manager in the operational delivery of the service.
• Provide leadership, guidance, supervision, and line management to staff and volunteers.
• Manage and support the development, performance, and wellbeing of team members.
• Carry a small caseload of clients where required, including assessments, risk assessments, care planning, and ongoing support.
• Deliver and support evidence-based interventions including Brief Interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), PSIs, CBT, and ITEP.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of group work sessions, outreach, and targeted interventions aimed at reducing health inequalities within Barnsley.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
• Analyse service data and contribute to continuous service improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Support the team to achieve KPIs, contractual targets, and quality standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping and reporting.
• Promote accessibility and inclusion within service delivery, particularly for underrepresented groups.
• Deputise for the Service/Area Manager in their absence.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Promote and uphold workplace values of being honest, committed, and inventive.
• About You
• To be successful in this role, you will have:
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent/higher qualification).
• Experience leading, supporting, and developing staff, including delivering effective supervision.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based interventions including MI, PSI, CBT, and ITEP.
• Experience completing comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and support planning.
• Ability to extract, analyse, and report on management information.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes including Outlook.
• Desirable experience includes:
• A relevant professional qualification such as addiction studies, counselling, social work, or therapeutic qualifications.
• Experience working with drug and alcohol services.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
• Understanding of best practice frameworks including NICE, DOH, NTA, NMC, Care Quality Commission, and Caldicott Standards.
• Additional Information:
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role (HMPPS clearance where relevant).
• Safeguarding training will be required on commencement of employment.
• This role is fully office/site based.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites is essential.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Lead Practitioner Location: 5-6 Burleigh Court, Barnsley, S70 1XY, United Kingdom Salary: £31,030 - £41,980 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

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