Children Young People and Family (CYPF) Practitioner
Location: London
Salary: £28,690 - £34,730
Contract type / hours: Permanent, 37 Hours
Make a real difference in your community
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a commissioned Children, Young People and Families Drug and Alcohol service - Insight Platform for a Children, Young People and Families worker. We want to reach out to as many Children, Young People and Families affected by drugs and/or alcohol as we can, and this role is key to achieving this ambition. The new post holder will work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to those who use or may be at risk of using drug and alcohol across all stages of individuals’ journeys, from assessment and engagement through to treatment and to promote the service across the Borough.
- Hold a caseload of young people, conduct key work sessions, delivering assemblies, parenting workshops and teacher training within schools in the borough
- Updating the case management system with information, conducting assessments, risk assessments and care plans
- Deliver group work sessions on substance misuse
- Manage cases with hidden harm concerns
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.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme – all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
Closing Date
2026-10-27
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.
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.
In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough.
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.
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Children Young People and Family (CYPF) Practitioner employer: Recovery Focus
Waythrough is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the community, offering Health and Wellbeing Nurses a chance to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to a vital cause. Located in Leeds, the role provides a unique opportunity to work across various sites, fostering collaboration and community engagement.
