Aquarius Practitioner

Recovery Focus; Gravesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave and extra days' leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition and long service awards

£500 Recommend a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light/Card discounts

Free will writing service

Job summary

Aquarius Action Projects is seeking a Recovery Practitioner to support individuals affected by alcohol and substance misuse with advice, assessments, and structured interventions. You’ll work one-to-one, deliver group programmes, and help create personalised care plans for recovery and wellbeing.

The role involves working across community locations and partner services, collaborating with professionals to ensure timely, right-step support. A genuine passion for helping people is essential.

Qualifications

• Have a relevant qualification in health, social care, counselling, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of substance misuse, recovery approaches, and client-centred support.
• Be organised with strong record-keeping and IT skills.
• Be able to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out screening, assessments, and brief interventions.
• Develop and review personalised care plans to support recovery goals.
• Deliver structured one-to-one support and facilitate group programmes.
• Provide guidance and support to individuals affected by someone else’s substance use.
• Maintain accurate case records and monitor outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to ensure integrated support.
• Promote the service through partnership working, events, and community engagement.
• Support and oversee volunteers or peer mentors where required.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and confidentiality standards are always followed.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Communication skills

IT/records keeping

Independence

Education

Health/social care qualification

Job description

Recovery Practitioner

Location: North Northamptonshire
Working Hours: 21
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,842- £27,882

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

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About Aquarius

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1977) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

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.

About the Role

As an Aquarius Practitioner , you will support individuals affected by alcohol and substance misuse by providing advice, assessments, and structured interventions. You’ll work with people on a one-to-one basis, deliver group programmes, and help develop personalised care plans that support recovery and wellbeing. The role involves working in a range of settings, including community locations and partner services, while collaborating with professionals and agencies to ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time.

Key Duties

• Carry out screening, assessments, and brief interventions for individuals, families, or couples.

• Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans to support recovery goals.

• Deliver structured one-to-one support and facilitate group programmes.

• Provide guidance and support to individuals affected by someone else’s substance use.

• Maintain accurate case records and monitor outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to ensure integrated support.

• Promote the service through partnership working, events, and community engagement.

• Support and oversee volunteers or peer mentors where required.

• Ensure safeguarding procedures and confidentiality standards are always followed.

About You

You will have experience supporting individuals in health, social care, or substance misuse services and a genuine passion for helping people make positive changes. You’ll be confident engaging with a wide range of individuals, able to build trusting relationships, and comfortable delivering both one-to-one and group interventions.

You will also:

• Have a relevant qualification in health, social care, counselling, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Have knowledge of substance misuse, recovery approaches, and client‑centred support.

• Be organised with strong record-keeping and IT skills.

• Be able to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

AtAquarius, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use or recovery, and from candidates from minoritised ethnic communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities to ensure our services are representative of the communities we serve.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

Inclusion and accessibility

AtAquarius, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use or recovery, and from candidates from minoritised ethnic communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities to ensure our services are representative of the communities we serve.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

Closing date:

2026-03-31