Lead Practitioner - County Durham Drug and Alcohol Service

Lead Practitioner

locations

County Durham Drug & Alcohol - Saddler House

time type

Full time

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Posted 4 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR013598

Lead Practitioner - County Durham Drug and Alcohol Service

Location: Centre for Change, 88 Whinney Hill, Durham DH1 3BQ

This will be your main base; however, there is an expectation to travel to other services across County Durham.Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Monday and Friday - (With occasional late nights / Saturdays)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £31,030 - £41,980

About Waythrough 

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About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Practitioner to join our County Durham Drug and Alcohol Service.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in substance misuse services who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role or build on their existing management experience. You'll play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of the service, leading a small team, maintaining high standards of care and ensuring the people we support receive safe, effective and person-centred interventions.

Working closely with the Service Manager, you'll help drive service quality, mentor colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the service while continuing to hold a small caseload.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Lead Practitioner, you'll:

• Support the day-to-day operational management of the service and deputise for the Service Manager when required.

• Provide line management, supervision and coaching to a small team, helping colleagues develop and thrive.

• Deliver and oversee high-quality assessments, risk assessments and recovery planning.

• Maintain a small caseload, delivering evidence-based interventions to people accessing the service.

• Monitor service quality, analyse performance information and contribute towards achieving contractual targets and KPIs.

• Build strong relationships with internal teams, partner agencies and stakeholders across County Durham.

• Help shape and improve service delivery, ensuring services remain accessible and responsive to local need.

• Promote a positive, supportive team culture aligned with Waythrough's values.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use and who enjoys developing others to achieve their potential.

You'll ideally have:

• An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent or above).

• Experience working within drug and alcohol services.

• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions and managing complex caseloads.

• Experience completing comprehensive assessments and risk assessments.

• Experience supporting or leading colleagues through supervision, coaching or line management.

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to present information and build relationships with stakeholders.

• Good IT skills and the ability to analyse and report on performance information.

• A flexible approach and willingness to travel across County Durham as required.

Management experience is desirable, but we're also keen to hear from experienced practitioners looking to take the next step in their career.

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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

  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 

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