Location: North Northamptonshire
Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £27,882
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Aquarius
Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1977) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.
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 Role
As an Aquarius Practitioner, you will support individuals affected by alcohol and substance misuse by providing advice, assessments, and structured interventions. You’ll work with people on a one-to-one basis, deliver group programmes, and help develop personalised care plans that support recovery and wellbeing. The role involves working in a range of settings, including community locations and partner services, while collaborating with professionals and agencies to ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time.
Key Duties
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Carry out screening, assessments, and brief interventions for individuals, families, or couples.
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Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans to support recovery goals.
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Deliver structured one-to-one support and facilitate group programmes.
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Provide guidance and support to individuals affected by someone else’s substance use.
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Maintain accurate case records and monitor outcomes.
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Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to ensure integrated support.
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Promote the service through partnership working, events, and community engagement.
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Support and oversee volunteers or peer mentors where required.
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Ensure safeguarding procedures and confidentiality standards are always followed.
About You
You will have experience supporting individuals in health, social care, or substance misuse services and a genuine passion for helping people make positive changes. You’ll be confident engaging with a wide range of individuals, able to build trusting relationships, and comfortable delivering both one-to-one and group interventions.
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Have a relevant qualification in health, social care, counselling, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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Have knowledge of substance misuse, recovery approaches, and client-centred support.
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Be organised with strong record-keeping and IT skills.
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Be able to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
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Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
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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
At 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 accessibility
At 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
Salary description
£25877.00 - £27882.00 per year