Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

Recovery Focus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Practitioner to join the Opiates Team in Leeds. This role involves managing caseloads, implementing recovery plans, and providing support to individuals with substance misuse issues. The ideal candidate will have experience or interest in addiction, understand various intervention techniques, and work collaboratively with partners. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Bonus of £500

Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and review ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate progression from assessment to structured treatment.
• Provide 1:1 PSI and brief intervention support.
• Conduct care planning and risk assessment/management.
• Adopt a holistic approach for service users' wellbeing.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the community.
• Collaborate with partners to achieve health and wellbeing outcomes.

Skills

Experience or interest in supporting people with substance misuse issues

Ability to implement MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP interventions

Experience delivering 1‑2‑1 and group therapeutic interventions

Job description

Drug and Alcohol Practitioner – Opiates Team / Forward Leeds

Location: 3 Armley Court, Armley Road, LS12 2LB

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,110 - £32,090 per annum

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join our recovery team at our Armley HUB.

The Drug and Alcohol Practitioner role is a diverse and rewarding role.

What You’ll Do

Key duties you will undertake are :

• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing on-going recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial assessment into structured treatment.
• Provide 1 : 1 PSI and brief intervention support.
• Care planning and risk assessment / management.
• You will take a “whole person” holistic approach to ensure that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.
• Reduce substance related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues across the city‑wide partnership to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need :

• Experience or interest in supporting people with substance misuse issues and addiction.
• A strong understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP.
• Experience in delivering 1‑2‑1 and group therapeutic interventions.

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About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

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 and portals
• £500 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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email .

How to Apply

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