Lead Practitioner

Recovery Focus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health services provider in Barnsley seeks a Lead Practitioner to support staff while managing a caseload of clients. The role requires leadership skills, case management experience, and the ability to analyze data for evidence-based practices. The practitioner will foster collaboration across agencies and contribute to service delivery improvements in the local community. A comprehensive benefits package, including 27 days of annual leave and a £500 bonus, is offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition awards

Bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting and managing a team.
• Ability to analyze data and develop evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of health and social care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide guidance to team and Area Managers.
• Maintain a small caseload and engage in case management.
• Collaborate with agencies to improve service delivery.
• Adhere to national guidelines and achieve KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Data analysis

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

Lead Practitioner

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £32,220 - £43,590

Permanent, Full Time

About the role

As the Lead Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting and providing guidance and line management to our dedicated staff. You will also carry a small caseload of clients, engaging in case management, multi-agency collaboration, data analysis, and coordination of group work delivery. This is an on‑site role; no hybrid working options are available. This role will require you to work across both sites, depending on capacity and need.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the team and Area Managers
• Providing guidance and line management to staff members
• Carrying a small caseload of clients, offering case management and support (If necessary)
• Fostering collaboration with multiple agencies to enhance service delivery
• Analysing data and contributing to the development of evidence‑based practices
• Coordinating the delivery of group work sessions, outreach and targeted pieces of work to improve health inequalities within Barnsley.
• Adhering to national guidelines and providing the development of staff to provide exceptional care for people who use our service.
• Supporting the team to achieve all KPI’s and targets.

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 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 our recruitment team.

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