Street Outreach Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in Otley is seeking a Street Outreach Practitioner to support individuals affected by substance misuse. In this role, you will manage a caseload, implement recovery plans, and work collaboratively with community partners. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a qualification in Health and Social Care. This permanent position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

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

£500 bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of clients.
• Knowledge or experience in substance misuse and treatment.
• Experience providing support to individuals affected by drug or alcohol use.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and support individuals in achieving recovery.
• Engage clients to minimize rough sleeping and begging.
• Coordinate holistic support and treatment interventions.

Skills

Experience of holding a caseload

Knowledge of substance misuse

Experience supporting vulnerable people

Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care

Education

Qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Street Outreach Practitioner – Forward Leeds

Location : 74 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm. This post will include some early morning and evening work (Monday-Friday) on a rota basis (the team currently do a late shift 10am-6pm and an early shift 5:30am-12:30pm, both occur approximately once every 6 weeks).

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary : £25,110 - £32,090 per annum

Please note that we welcome / recommend a pre-interview visit, to give candidates the opportunity to understand the role but to also experience the environment and people they will be working with day-to-day.

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 has become available for position of Street Outreach Practitioner based within our Forward Leeds team.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing on‑going recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement into structured treatment.
• Work in a proactive role to minimise and prevent rough sleeping and begging within Leeds by engaging and maintaining clients into treatment.
• Reduce substance related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues across the street support partnership to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.
• To support individuals to move into supported, more permanent accommodation.
• To provide holistic support to adult service users and to coordinate their drug treatment, including assessment, recovery coordination, Psychosocial Interventions (PSI) delivery and multi‑agency working.
• As directed by the Lead Practitioner, the practitioner will be an integral member of the dynamic multi‑agency team developing comprehensive and tailored individual interventions.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need

• Experience of holding a caseload.
• Knowledge and / or experience of substance misuse.
• Experience supporting vulnerable people, whose lives have been affected by alcohol and / or drug use.
• A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care.

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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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