Lead Practitioner
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,030 to £41,980 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Location: | Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Humankind |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR010491 |
Summary
Lead Practitioner - Home At Last Team (HALT)
Location: Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £31,030 - £41,980 per annum
About The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings a new opportunity to support individuals on their journey to recovery?
If so, we want to hear from you!
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:
Managing a caseload, creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Supporting and facilitating individuals’ progression from initial engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
Minimising substance-related harm to individuals, their families, and the wider community.
Working collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes.
Providing line management and supervision to staff, supporting their development and performance.
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.
Contributing to the local management team and participate in thematic groups and organisational activities.
‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position.
For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll 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 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 Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
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
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.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
Location: Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £31,030 - £41,980 per annum
About The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings a new opportunity to support individuals on their journey to recovery?
If so, we want to hear from you!
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:
Managing a caseload, creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Supporting and facilitating individuals’ progression from initial engagement through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery.
Minimising substance-related harm to individuals, their families, and the wider community.
Working collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes.
Providing line management and supervision to staff, supporting their development and performance.
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.
Contributing to the local management team and participate in thematic groups and organisational activities.
‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position.
For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll 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 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 Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
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
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.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.