Lead Practitioner

Lead Practitioner

locations

Barnsley Recovery Steps - Burleigh Court

time type

Full time

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Posted Today

job requisition id

JR012993

Lead Practitioner

Location: 5–6 Burleigh Court, Barnsley, S70 1XY, United KingdomSalary: £31,030 – £41,980 per annumContract: Permanent, Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week

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About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Practitioner to support the day-to-day functioning and performance of our service in Barnsley. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about leadership, service development, and supporting people affected by substance use.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will provide guidance, supervision, and line management to Recovery Coordinators and Support Workers while also supporting the wider management team. You will carry a small caseload where required, ensuring high-quality assessments, risk management, care planning, and recovery-focused interventions are delivered.

You will play a key role in improving service delivery, supporting staff development, analysing service performance data, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes for people accessing our services.

This is a fully on-site role with no hybrid working option available. The role will require flexibility to work across both Barnsley sites depending on service need and capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Service Manager and Area Manager in the operational delivery of the service.

• Provide leadership, guidance, supervision, and line management to staff and volunteers.

• Manage and support the development, performance, and wellbeing of team members.

• Carry a small caseload of clients where required, including assessments, risk assessments, care planning, and ongoing support.

• Deliver and support evidence-based interventions including Brief Interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), PSIs, CBT, and ITEP.

• Coordinate and support the delivery of group work sessions, outreach, and targeted interventions aimed at reducing health inequalities within Barnsley.

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to enhance service delivery and outcomes.

• Analyse service data and contribute to continuous service improvement and evidence-based practice.

• Support the team to achieve KPIs, contractual targets, and quality standards.

• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping and reporting.

• Promote accessibility and inclusion within service delivery, particularly for underrepresented groups.

• Deputise for the Service/Area Manager in their absence.

• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.

• Promote and uphold workplace values of being honest, committed, and inventive.

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent/higher qualification).

• Experience leading, supporting, and developing staff, including delivering effective supervision.

• Strong understanding of evidence-based interventions including MI, PSI, CBT, and ITEP.

• Experience completing comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and support planning.

• Ability to extract, analyse, and report on management information.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Experience maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes including Outlook.

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Desirable experience includes:

• A relevant professional qualification such as addiction studies, counselling, social work, or therapeutic qualifications.

• Experience working with drug and alcohol services.

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.

• Understanding of best practice frameworks including NICE, DOH, NTA, NMC, Care Quality Commission, and Caldicott Standards.

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Additional Information:

• Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role (HMPPS clearance where relevant).

• Safeguarding training will be required on commencement of employment.

• This role is fully office/site based.

• Flexibility to work across multiple sites is essential.

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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 

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