Children, Young People and Family Practitioner

Forward Leeds; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in London is seeking a Children, Young People and Family Practitioner to support families affected by substance misuse. This role involves providing evidence-based interventions and case management. The ideal candidate will have experience in engaging with families and promoting recovery. The position offers a salary range of £26,250 to £34,650 per annum, along with benefits like generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Wellbeing and support programmes

Flexible working

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing interventions for children and families affected by substance misuse.
• Ability to engage with service users and promote family involvement in recovery.
• Familiarity with clinical supervision and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Offer psycho-social interventions through various formats.
• Provide case management including risk management and care planning.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for shared assessments.
• Reduce the impact of substance misuse on families.
• Follow safeguarding guidelines to ensure user safety.
• Facilitate access to treatment and community resources.

Skills

Psycho-social interventions

Case management

Collaboration with partner agencies

Safeguarding guidelines

Professional development

Job description

Overview

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 staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Vacancy details

Vacancy Name: Children, Young People and Family Practitioner

Vacancy No: VN4816

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Work pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: 38/39 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JU

Location Region: London

Location City: London

Location Postal Code: SE6 4JU

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?

Key Responsibilities

• Offer a range of evidence-based psycho-social interventions to children, young people, families and carers through 1:1’s, group work delivery and digital interventions (virtual sessions, webinars, live webchat and podcasts etc.).
• Provide case management for allocated service users which includes referral and assessment, risk management and care planning, discharge and aftercare planning ensuring accurate and timely recording on the appropriate case management system.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to undertake shared assessments, key working and interventions to promote individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
• Improve outcomes for children, parents, carers and families of service users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life and promote positive family involvement in recovery, using a whole family approach.
• Identify and prevent potential harm to service users and others by following local and organisational safeguarding guidelines, including referral to and engagement with relevant safeguarding authorities.
• Facilitate service user access to treatment and community resources to increase recovery and social capital, supporting service users and their families within their local community. Work with partners and service users to improve and develop transitional services in line with emerging needs.
• Undertake continuing professional development including participating in clinical supervision, performance reviews and attending training as/when required.
• Salary note: “The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.”

Requirements and additional information

• Location: 38/39 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JU
• Interview Date: 24 Oct 2025
• Salary Range: £26,250 to £34,650 per annum
• DBS Requirement: Enhanced Child Barred
• Driving licence: Not required
• Applications Close Date: 20 Oct 2025
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Benefits and about Waythrough

Waythrough offers a rewarding role with opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and related services. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, wellbeing and support programmes, flexible working, and access to training and development opportunities.

Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel you would fit with our values and ethos, we welcome applications regardless of background. For support with your application, contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160 or [e-mail]