Job Details: Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - Opiates
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. Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - Part-time Location:
Irford House, Seacroft Crescent LS14 6PA Working hours:
Part-time, Monday-Friday 26.5 hours (when those hours are worked, can be discussed with the hiring manager). About the role... We are excited to offer an opportunity for a part-time Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator, to join our Forward Leeds team. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will: Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans. Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment. Support clients in various different treatment stages, from initial assessment to exiting treatment, accessing sustained recovery and aftercare. Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community. Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues across the street to support partnerships to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals. About you... Criteria for the role includes: Experience of holding a caseload. Knowledge and/or experience of substance misuse. Experience supporting vulnerable people, whose lives have been affected by alcohol and/or drug use. A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care. For any enquiries regarding this role please contact megan.young@forwardleeds.co.uk. What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) 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 Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) 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 from 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@waythrough.org.uk .
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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. Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - Part-time Location:
Irford House, Seacroft Crescent LS14 6PA Working hours:
Part-time, Monday-Friday 26.5 hours (when those hours are worked, can be discussed with the hiring manager). About the role... We are excited to offer an opportunity for a part-time Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator, to join our Forward Leeds team. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will: Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans. Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment. Support clients in various different treatment stages, from initial assessment to exiting treatment, accessing sustained recovery and aftercare. Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community. Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues across the street to support partnerships to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals. About you... Criteria for the role includes: Experience of holding a caseload. Knowledge and/or experience of substance misuse. Experience supporting vulnerable people, whose lives have been affected by alcohol and/or drug use. A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care. For any enquiries regarding this role please contact megan.young@forwardleeds.co.uk. What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) 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 Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) 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 from 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@waythrough.org.uk .
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