Job Details: Children, Young People and Family Practitioner
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. Vacancy Name:
Children, Young People and Family Practitioner Vacancy No:
VN4817 Employment Type:
Permanent Hours Per Week:
37.00 Work Pattern:
Monday to Friday Location:
38-39 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JU Interview Date:
17 Feb 2025 The Role Are you passionate about supporting young people and experienced in providing specialist interventions using a whole-family approach to help children, young people, parents, carers, and families affected by drug or alcohol use? You will provide targeted, and specialist interventions based on the whole family approach to children, young people, parents, carers & families who have been affected by drug or alcohol use, and specialist drug and alcohol support to young people at risk of or using substances enabling them to make informed choices and build resilience to substance use. The post holder will offer a range of evidence-based psycho-social interventions to children, young people, adults, families and carers through 1:1’s, and group work across the full service. We are searching for a candidate who is passionate, creative, enthusiastic and flexible to meet the needs of our children & young people. We want to reach out to as many young people affected by drugs and/or alcohol as we can, and this role is key to achieving this ambition. The new post holder will work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to those who use or may be at risk of using drug and alcohol, or younger children impacted by family drug and alcohol use. Working across all stages of individuals’ journeys, from assessment and engagement through to treatment, the new post holder will work closely with educational and community partners to promote earlier identification and support for young people and families affected. Deliver the family work, parental programme, hidden harm and Family Friends and carers (FFC) within the service and also support the team with these service deliveries. Who are we… Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. What can Waythrough offer you… 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 Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at
people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk Applications Close Date:
10 Feb 2025
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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. Vacancy Name:
Children, Young People and Family Practitioner Vacancy No:
VN4817 Employment Type:
Permanent Hours Per Week:
37.00 Work Pattern:
Monday to Friday Location:
38-39 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JU Interview Date:
17 Feb 2025 The Role Are you passionate about supporting young people and experienced in providing specialist interventions using a whole-family approach to help children, young people, parents, carers, and families affected by drug or alcohol use? You will provide targeted, and specialist interventions based on the whole family approach to children, young people, parents, carers & families who have been affected by drug or alcohol use, and specialist drug and alcohol support to young people at risk of or using substances enabling them to make informed choices and build resilience to substance use. The post holder will offer a range of evidence-based psycho-social interventions to children, young people, adults, families and carers through 1:1’s, and group work across the full service. We are searching for a candidate who is passionate, creative, enthusiastic and flexible to meet the needs of our children & young people. We want to reach out to as many young people affected by drugs and/or alcohol as we can, and this role is key to achieving this ambition. The new post holder will work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to those who use or may be at risk of using drug and alcohol, or younger children impacted by family drug and alcohol use. Working across all stages of individuals’ journeys, from assessment and engagement through to treatment, the new post holder will work closely with educational and community partners to promote earlier identification and support for young people and families affected. Deliver the family work, parental programme, hidden harm and Family Friends and carers (FFC) within the service and also support the team with these service deliveries. Who are we… Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. What can Waythrough offer you… 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 Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at
people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk Applications Close Date:
10 Feb 2025
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