Lead Practitioner

Lead Practitioner – Likewise Sheffield
Location: Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG
Working Hours: 9am-5pm with one late shift 11am-7pm every other Thursday.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £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
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are 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 – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
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:
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Leading a team of recovery navigators in the opiate and alcohol dependant team.
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Managing a caseload, creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
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Supporting and facilitating individuals’ progression from initial engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
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Minimising substance-related harm to individuals, their families, and the wider community.
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Working collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Providing line management and supervision to staff, supporting their development and performance.
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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.
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Contributing to the local management team and participate in thematic groups and organisational activities.
About you:
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Experience of leading and developing people, including providing effective and regular supervision.
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Understanding of and ability to implement evidenced based interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
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Experience of working with drug/alcohol users and delivering 1-2-1 and group evidence based interventions
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Experience of maintaining confidentiality and working within professional boundaries.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
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Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
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Life assurance (3× annual salary)
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Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
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Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
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Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
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24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
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Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
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£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
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Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
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Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
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Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation