Lead Practitioner - Home At Last Team (HALT)

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
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
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 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.
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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:
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.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date:
2026-09-29