Aquarius Practitioner (Northampton)

Group Consolidation Only; Alkerden; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Descripción de la vacante

Waythrough is recruiting a Recovery Practitioner to support people in Northamptonshire with mental health, substance use, and related challenges. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, based in North Northamptonshire with some flexibility in hours and locations.

Training and ongoing development are provided as part of a supportive team. The post requires experience with vulnerable groups in a community setting, ability to run group work, and solid knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality,

Formación

• Experience of working with at-risk/vulnerable people in a community setting.
• Ability to deliver group work.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver group work to service users in a community setting.
• Work with at-risk/vulnerable people in community environments.
• Adopt a flexible approach to hours and locations.

Conocimientos

Group work

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Mental capacity

Descripción del empleo

Recovery Practitioner

Location: North Northamptonshire (community based)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £26,229.63- £28,300 per annum

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

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.

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. Do you want to work as part of a Dynamic and engaging team supporting Young People in Northampton? Due to project expansion, Aquarius Young People’s Substance misuse team are recruiting for several Young People’s Practitioners across the county. Aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years. The post holder will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools, colleges & universities, places of worship, youth service provisions & local community venues. Raising the profile of substance misuse services available to young people and also providing young people with that first point of contact providing advice and further direction into accessing the right support, particularly targeting outreach to engage 'difficult -to-reach' young people.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

Holding relevant experience with skills or qualifications in either substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/ mental health/social care you will also:

• Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable people in a community setting
• Be able to deliver group work
• Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
• Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
• Generous Contributory Pension scheme

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post-holder to work 37 hours per week. Working hours will be Monday - Friday, including some weekend and evening shift patterns.

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: 2026-11-20

Waythrough Background

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.