Waythrough 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 staff and volunteers who run them. Every year, our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two large organizations is a significant task, and it will take time to fully integrate our systems, processes, and approaches. Therefore, you may notice the jobs are still branded ‘Humankind’. Full system integration is planned for next year.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where each day offers new opportunities to support individuals on their recovery journey? If so, we want to hear from you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term maternity cover (until September 2026) position of Lead Practitioner. The base location can be discussed, as this role will be county-wide across Cumbria.
About the role
This county-wide role across Cumbria involves managing a caseload, facilitating groups, and creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans tailored to individual needs. You will support individuals from initial engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery, working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes. You will also provide line management and supervision to staff, supporting their development and performance, and oversee the day-to-day operations of a specialist service team, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
You will be part of our Cumbria RSC Team, a multidisciplinary recovery team including Recovery Coordinators, Positive Change Workers, prescribers, Outreach workers, Individual Placement Specialists, and Volunteers. We are a supportive team passionate about supporting recovery within our community.
For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact the Service Managers: Linzi Butterworth at linzi.butterworth@recoverystepscumbria.org.uk or Lucy Reed at lucy.reed@recoverystepscumbria.org.uk.
About you
To succeed as a Lead Practitioner, you should have a passion for making a difference, with fairness and equal opportunities at the core of your work. You will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above/equivalent) or be willing to work towards it. You should have a strong understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions, MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP, and experience delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.
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The salary reflects the full earning potential for this role, with starting salaries allowing for pay progression within the band. Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification on our careers page.
Who are we…
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) was launched in October 2024 after merging with Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to remove barriers to support, addressing poverty and disadvantage through mental health, substance use, housing, and related services. We operate nearly 200 services across England, supported by approximately 3,500 staff and volunteers, helping around 125,000 people annually.
As we integrate our systems and processes, some branding may still reflect 'Humankind'. We appreciate your patience and invite you to explore our current job listings on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius sites: https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers.
What we offer
* Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Enhanced occupational sick pay
* Employer pension contributions
* Death in service benefit
* Free Will writing
* Eyecare vouchers
* Blue light card discounts
* Training and development opportunities
* Flexible working and family-friendly policies
* Workplace wellbeing initiatives
* Employee Assistance Programme and Support Networks
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use. For support with your application, contact people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk.
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