Aquarius Practitioner (North Northampton)

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

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Waythrough in North Northamptonshire is seeking a Recovery Practitioner to support individuals affected by alcohol and substance use, helping them define recovery goals and build skills for a better life.

The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, with a salary of £26,229.63–£28,300. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for travel across communities.

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience supporting people and a commitment to helping young people achieve positive change.
• Strong facilitation skills for one-to-one and group work.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred one-to-one support, assessments and interventions to help recovery goals.
• Develop and lead groups, activities, events and projects in local communities.
• Travel across rural North Northamptonshire to bring support closer to people.
• Build partnerships with local organisations and professionals to broaden access to services.
• Encourage young people’s participation and shape activities with a collaborative team.

Skills

Driving licence

Facilitation

Community engagement

Job description

Recovery Practitioner

Location: North Northamptonshire. Working Hours: 37 hours per week. Contract Type: Permanent. Salary: £26,229.63- £28,300.

Make a real difference in your community

About the Role

Please note: a driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this position.

As a Recovery Practitioner, you'll support individuals affected by alcohol and substance use, helping them understand what recovery means for them and supporting them to build the skills, confidence, relationships and opportunities they need to move forward.

But this role is about much more than one-to-one support. Working across North Northamptonshire and its predominantly rural communities, you'll play a key role in bringing recovery opportunities directly into local communities.

You'll develop groups, activities, events and projects that engage young people and help them connect, participate and thrive. You'll have the opportunity to take an idea and turn it into reality.

You'll be identifying opportunities, developing projects, booking venues, bringing people together and facilitating activities. You'll also build strong relationships with partner organisations and local networks to make sure people can access the right support in the right place.

Travel is an important part of the role, helping us bring recovery support to communities where access can otherwise be a challenge.

You'll need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining one-to-one support, group facilitation, project development, community engagement and partnership working.

What You’ll Do

• Support recovery: Provide person-centred one-to-one support, assessments and interventions, helping people define and achieve their recovery goals.
• Create opportunities: Develop and facilitate engaging groups, activities, events and projects that bring recovery into local communities.
• Make recovery accessible: Travel across rural North Northamptonshire to bring support and opportunities closer to where people live.
• Build connections: Develop strong partnerships with local organisations, professionals and community networks to improve outcomes and reach more people.
• Champion participation: Help young people have their voices heard, shaping activities and opportunities while contributing to a passionate, collaborative team.

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need To:

• Be passionate about people: Have experience supporting people and a genuine commitment to helping young people achieve positive change.
• Be a confident facilitator: Enjoy working one-to-one and in groups, with the ability to engage, motivate and build trusting relationships.
• Be creative and organised: Have the skills to turn ideas into successful projects, activities and events, from planning through to delivery.
• Be a great networker: Communicate confidently and build positive relationships with partners, professionals and communities.
• Be flexible and community-focused: Be able to work independently, travel across rural locations and bring energy, initiative and a collaborative approach to the role.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

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.

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. 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 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.

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

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date

2026-10-09