Job Description

Primary Care Alcohol Practitioner
Location: South Tyneside
Working Hours: 37 hours, Monday - Friday between 09:00-17:00
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join South Tyneside Adult Recovery Service (STARS) as a Primary Care Alcohol Practitioner.

This is a newly created role focused on prevention and early intervention, supporting individuals who may be at risk of alcohol-related harm. Working across GP practices throughout South Tyneside, you will provide tailored advice, brief interventions and recovery-focused support to help people make positive, lasting changes to their alcohol use and overall wellbeing.

Working closely with GP practices, Primary Care Networks and partner agencies, you will improve access to treatment and support pathways, whilst taking a holistic approach to recovery that considers all aspects of an individual's health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of service users and delivering personalised recovery plans.
• Carrying out assessments and alcohol screening interventions, including AUDIT assessments.
• Delivering brief interventions, psychosocial support and harm reduction advice.
• Building effective relationships with GP practices and partner agencies.
• Supporting individuals to access treatment, community resources and recovery support.
• Managing risk and safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Experience within substance misuse, alcohol services, health, social care or a related field.
• Knowledge of alcohol harm reduction approaches and psychosocial interventions.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.
• Experience supporting individuals on a one-to-one basis.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and a passion for helping people achieve positive outcomes.

To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.

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:

2026-06-30