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Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.\nAbout Waythrough\nWaythrough 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.\nEvery 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.\nMake a real difference in your community\nAre 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.\nAbout the role:\nAs an Aftercare Practitioner, you’ll support people who are in recovery from drug and alcohol use as they work towards maintaining their progress, building resilience and developing the skills and support networks they need for the future.\nYou’ll take a person-centred, holistic approach, recognising that recovery is about much more than substance use.\nFrom emotional wellbeing and family relationships to social connections and community involvement, you’ll help people strengthen their recovery and build a life that feels meaningful to them.\nWorking as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll manage your own caseload, develop recovery plans and deliver a range of interventions through one-to-one sessions and group work, both face-to-face and online.\nYou’ll also work closely with colleagues, families and partner organisations to ensure people receive joined-up support that reflects their individual needs and goals.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nSupporting lasting recovery: Build trusting relationships with people accessing the service, helping them maintain their progress, develop resilience and work towards their personal goals.\nPlanning personalised support: Complete assessments, develop and review recovery plans, and undertake risk assessments and safeguarding plans where required.\nDelivering meaningful interventions: Facilitate recovery groups, provide one-to-one support and use evidence-based approaches to help people make positive changes.\nWorking with families and carers: Encourage positive family involvement where appropriate and help reduce the impact of substance use on family life.\nConnecting people with support: Work collaboratively with partner agencies and community organisations to improve access to resources, treatment and recovery opportunities.\nPromoting safety and wellbeing: Provide appropriate harm reduction advice and support, recognising risks and following safeguarding procedures and professional guidance.\nMaintaining accurate records: Keep case management information up to date and contribute to reports, service monitoring and the evaluation of outcomes.\nWorking as one team: Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues, contribute to service development and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported.\nAbout you:\nWe’re looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and passionate about helping people sustain their recovery and achieve meaningful change.\nYou’ll understand that recovery looks different for everyone and be able to build positive, professional relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.\nYou’ll communicate with empathy, maintain appropriate boundaries and work collaboratively to find practical solutions to challenges.\nYou’ll ideally bring experience of working with people affected by drug or alcohol use, alongside an understanding of the complex challenges they may face, including mental health, physical health, family relationships and social circumstances.\nWe’re looking for someone who has:\nAn NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, or a willingness to work towards this in post.\nGood communication skills and the ability to engage people with compassion, while maintaining professional boundaries.\nAn understanding of recovery-focused support and evidence-based interventions, such as motivational interviewing, brief interventions, psychosocial interventions and cognitive behavioural approaches.\nExperience of working with families and carers.\nConfidence using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.\nExperience of assessments, recovery planning, risk management, one-to-one or group interventions, safeguarding and harm reduction would also be beneficial. A relevant qualification in addiction studies, counselling, social work or therapeutic practice would be an advantage.\nTo view the Job Description CLICK HERE.\nWhat We Offer\nWe value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:\n27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)\n\nPension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%\n\nLife assurance (3× annual salary)\n\nEnhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay\n\nBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave\n\nProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications\n\n24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme\n\nRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals\n\n£500 Recommend a Friend bonus\n\nCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership\n\nDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good\n\nFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year\n\nInclusion and accessibility\nWaythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. 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