Trainee HRS Recovery Practitioner
Full Time - 12 month Fixed term contract - includes evening and weekend work. 

The role involves providing wraparound support to clients at any stage of their treatment journey – whether at the beginning, middle, or towards completion.

This is an outward-facing role, working closely with community partners to create and strengthen opportunities for clients to build recovery capital outside of the service setting.The post is particularly suited to individuals seeking to transition into the drug and alcohol field. As a trainee, the successful candidate will gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to progress into a Recovery Practitioner role. They will hold a smaller caseload than qualified practitioners, with dedicated time focused on learning and upskilling.

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our team of passionate individuals you will be contributing to make this happen. If you feel that you would fit our values and ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. 

For full-person specifications and job details,

please visit this link. The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band. Who we are...

Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) 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 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site .

What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?

🎁 A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.

🌲 Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.

🤝🏽 Collaborative and supportive work environment.

🏖️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)

📅 Annual leave purchase scheme

💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay

 % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension

👪 Death in service benefit

✍️ Free Will writing

👓 Eyecare vouchers

🛍️ Blue light card discount

💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses

🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies

🏃‍♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce

🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks

Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.

If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. 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 or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at

people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk