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Complex Needs Practitioner

Birmingham£27,751 per yearFull-timeClosing 7th October 2026
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Complex Needs Practitioner- Transitions (Birmingham)

locations
Bristol Road (Aquarius)
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
JR013733

Complex Needs Practitioner

Location: BirminghamWorking Hours: 37 hours (full time)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £27,751.12 - £29,944.50

Make a Difference at a Pivotal Time in a Young Person’s Life

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve positive change?

We’re looking for an energetic, confident and motivated Complex Needs Practitioner to join our Transitions Team in Birmingham, supporting young people aged 17–25 who may be experiencing substance misuse, mental health difficulties and a range of other complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team where your work can make a genuine difference to young people as they navigate important transitions in their lives.

About the Role

As a Complex Needs Practitioner, you will work alongside young people using a person-centred and strengths-based approach, helping them to identify their goals, reduce risk and develop the skills and resilience they need to move towards positive outcomes.

You will support young people who may be experiencing multiple risk factors alongside substance use, including those who have been affected by a parent’s substance misuse.

Working as part of the Transitions Team, you will build trusting relationships with young people and provide a range of interventions tailored to their individual needs. You’ll work flexibly across the community and within multi-agency partnership settings, responding to referrals from a variety of services including health, social care, education and criminal justice.

Your work could include supporting young people with:

  • Substance misuse and reducing associated risks

  • Mental and emotional health

  • Homelessness and housing instability

  • Family relationships and family work

  • Exploitation and vulnerability

  • Physical health and wellbeing

  • Education, social care and wider support needs

  • Building resilience, independence and positive support networks

No two days will be the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work creatively with young people, families and partner agencies to find solutions that work for each individual.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is positive, resilient and confident, with the ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with young people who may have multiple and complex needs.

You’ll be an enthusiastic self-starter who is comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative member of a wider team.

You will have proven experience within health or social care, ideally including experience of working with young people and supporting individuals experiencing mental ill health and/or substance misuse.

Most importantly, you’ll bring empathy, energy and a genuine belief in the potential of young people to make positive changes in their lives.

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

What We Offer

  • 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 GoandAspirationsportals

  • £500

    Recommend a Friendbonus

  • 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 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date:

2026-10-07

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