Job Description
Family Practitioner Location: Sinfin Family Hub, DerbyWorking Hours: 37Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,867 - £32,090 Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.About WaythroughWaythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.Make a real difference in your communityAre you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives?
Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.About the Role Were looking for a passionate and driven practitioner to join our Intensive Family Support Programme, working with families affected by parental substance use. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real differencesupporting families on the edge of care to create safer, healthier environments for their children.In this role, youll deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support, helping parents and carers build insight, reduce risk, and move towards recovery.
Youll work closely with partner agencies, including Childrens Services and treatment providers, to ensure families receive the right support at the right time.This is a community-based role, so being able to travel to meet families and partners is essential.Key Duties Manage a diverse caseload, delivering tailored assessments, support plans, and interventionsBuild strong, trusting relationships with families and carers to support long-term changeWork collaboratively with partner agencies to support engagement with treatment and safeguarding processesAttend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection and PLO processesDeliver a mix of face-to-face and digital interventions, including group workSupport families to access community resources and specialist servicesPromote recovery, resilience, and positive outcomes for the whole familyIdentify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring the safety of children and vulnerable individualsMaintain accurate, timely records and contribute to service evaluationTake part in ongoing training, supervision, and professional developmentAbout You Youre someone who is empathetic, resilient, and motivated by making a difference. Youll have experience supporting vulnerable individuals or families and feel confident working in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.Youll bring:Experience working with families, ideally within substance misuse, social care, or a related fieldA good understanding of safeguarding and risk managementThe ability to build trust and engage people in meaningful changeStrong communication and organisational skillsConfidence using IT systems and managing case recordsA proactive, flexible approach and a genuine passion for supporting familiesEssential: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleWhat We OfferWe value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: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 payBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leaveProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals£500 Recommend a Friend bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membershipDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for GoodFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the yearInclusion and accessibilityAt?Aquarius, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use or recovery, and from candidates from minoritised ethnic communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities to ensure our services are representative of the communities we serve.We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.Inclusion and accessibilityAt?Aquarius, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use or recovery, and from candidates from minoritised ethnic communities.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities to ensure our services are representative of the communities we serve.TPBN1_UKTJ