Aquarius Practitioner (Northampton)
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Salary£26k – £28k
Location16 Sassoon Mews
Also inNorth Northamptonshire (community based)
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Holding relevant experience with skills or qualifications in either substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/mental health/social care
Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable people in a community setting
Be able to deliver group work
Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations
Benefits
Generous annual leave
Employee assistance programme
Learning and development opportunities
Career progression
Generous contributory pension
Life assurance
Enhanced sick pay
Family friendly pay
Birthday leave
Option to buy extra annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement
Online gp access
Recognition and long service awards
Recommend a friend bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Credit union membership
Discounts
Free will writing service
Wellbeing initiatives
Recovery Practitioner
Location: North Northamptonshire (community based)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £26,229.63- £28,300 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.
Do you want to work as part of a Dynamic and engaging team supporting Young People in Northampton?
Due to project expansion, Aquarius Young People’s Substance misuse team are recruiting for several Young People’s Practitioners across the county.
Aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years.
Responsibilities
The post holder will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools, colleges & universities, places of worship, youth service provisions & local community venues. Raising the profile of substance misuse services available to young people and also providing young people with that first point of contact providing advice and further direction into accessing the right support, particularly targeting outreach to engage ‘difficult -to-reach’ young people.
Requirements
Holding relevant experience with skills or qualifications in either substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/ mental health/social care
you will also:
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Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable people in a community setting
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Be able to deliver group work
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Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
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Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations
Benefits
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
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Generous annual leave
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
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Generous Contributory Pension scheme
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post-holder to work 37 hours per week. Working hours will be Monday - Friday, including some weekend and evening shift patterns.
Hiring process
To review the job description, please click here.
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
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Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
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Life assurance (3× annual salary)
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Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
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Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
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Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
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24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
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Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
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£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
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Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
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Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
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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: [email protected]
Closing Date:
2026-11-20