Aquarius Practitioner
Salary: £25,842 - £27,882

Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours

Please note this is a outreach role across North Northamptonshire communities.  Therefore travel is essential so driving licence and car are essential

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

 

About Aquarius  

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1977) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. 

 

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

Practitioners provide advice, assessment, brief and structured interventions, group programmes and training courses. Practitioners are expected to work not only from Aquarius offices but also in primary care, arrest referral, hospital and youth settings and other outreach settings as required by the service specification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in a way that recognises and values diversity and with an understanding of the functional model of substance misuse, the model of change, CBT and a commitment to Recovery, the practitioner will:
• Provide advice, screening, brief and comprehensive assessments with individual, families or couples.
• Provide brief and longer term structured interventions.
• Develop a care plan and ensure it is implemented and reviewed with the client(s) and monitor outcomes.
• Provide case management and ensure integrated pathways.
• Provide advice and structured support for affected others.
• Provide group programmes and support groups.
• Maintain written records and data.

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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 

At Aquarius, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use or recovery, and from candidates from minoritised ethnic communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities to ensure our services are representative of the communities we serve. 

 

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] 

Inclusion and accessibility  

At Aquarius, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use or recovery, and from candidates from minoritised ethnic communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities to ensure our services are representative of the communities we serve.  

 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [email protected]  

  

How to apply  

If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.  

  

Closing date:

2026-03-01