Lead Practitioner

Lead Practitioner

locations

Likewise - Portland House

time type

Full time

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Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR012556

Lead Practitioner – Likewise Sheffield

Location: Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UGWorking Hours: 9am-5pm with one late shift 11am-7pm every other Thursday.Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 monthsSalary: £31,030 - £41,980 per annum

Please note that the close date is subject to change depending on the amount of applications received.

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

About the service:

Likewise is the alcohol and drug service for adults across Sheffield. We provide information, advice and support so people can make better choices around alcohol and drugs. We work with people to be safer through a range of dedicated, professional support.

Our service is led by the national charity Waythrough with partner Project 6 who have been working and supporting people across the city for many years. We also support people to achieve and sustain recovery from problematic alcohol and drug use through a range of treatments.

Likewise, is a partnership of experienced local providers offering a complete choice of services, enabling us to provide help to anyone no matter how simple or complex their needs.

About the role
This diverse and rewarding role is ideal for someone who combines clinical expertise with strong leadership skills and a commitment to empowering positive change.
As a Lead Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of recovery navigators in the opiate and alcohol dependant team.

• Managing a caseload, creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

• Supporting and facilitating individuals’ progression from initial engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.

• Minimising substance-related harm to individuals, their families, and the wider community.

• Working collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes.

• Providing line management and supervision to staff, supporting their development and performance.

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a specialist service team, ensuring a positive work environment and the consistent delivery of a high-quality service.

• Contributing to the local management team and participate in thematic groups and organisational activities.

About you:

• Experience of leading and developing people, including providing effective and regular supervision.

• Understanding of and ability to implement evidenced based interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.

• Experience of working with drug/alcohol users and delivering 1-2-1 and group evidence based interventions

• Experience of maintaining confidentiality and working within professional boundaries.

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

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• £500

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• 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: