Advanced Practitioner (Ref: 0110ZN)

Join our team as an Advanced Practitioner in Lancashire. Luci Hanmer (Service Manager) will be holding a virtual information session on Thursday 26th February at 6pm for anyone wanting to learn more about the role. You can meet the Director of Young People's Services and Regional Head of Young People's Service Delivery, along with key service stakeholders. Please email to register.

Main duties of the job

Our Advanced Practitioners play a vital role in our services - you will support the development and enhancement of practice for frontline workers, including Recovery Workers, Volunteers and Recovery Champions. You will ensure the service meets clinical governance requirements set out by the organisation, national guidance and regulatory bodies, and will always be thinking ahead, identifying ways to improve systems, processes and resources. In this frontline role at WithYou, you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity.

This position is full time, fixed term until March 2027. Starting salary £27,500 rising each year in line with our pay progression bands to £32,000 per year.

About us

We are a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol and mental health challenges, operating over 80 services across England and Scotland and providing free, confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• One additional day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card with great savings on high street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support your wellbeing
• Refer a Friend scheme - £500 bonus for any successful referral after 6 months probation

Qualifications & Experience

• Compassionate and motivated, with exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, criminal justice or another specialist setting, ideally with young people and a clear motivation for working in the drug and alcohol sector.
• Track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service.
• Highly organised, excellent communication skills, able to manage time effectively.
• Team player committed to maintaining a high quality service.
• Passionate about our work with a positive, engaging approach to clients and stakeholders.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.