Lead Practitioner in Sheffield

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!

This diverse and rewarding role is ideal for someone who combines clinical expertise with strong leadership skills and a commitment to empowering positive change.

Responsibilities

• 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 participating 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.’

What We Offer

• 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

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