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
Ready to make a real impact with a team that values creativity, passion, and innovation?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to join a dynamic, forward-thinking, and values-driven organisation. This is your chance to help shape the future of service delivery, explore your specialist interests, and drive meaningful system change.
As part of our expanding National Psychological Services Team, you'll have the flexibility and support to develop and tailor our services to meet the evolving needs of the people we work with. If you're looking for a role where your voice matters and your work truly makes a difference we’d love to hear from you.
Be part of something extraordinary.
Join a passionate frontline team working with people who’ve faced some of life’s toughest challenges, including problem substance use and trauma and help them rewrite their stories.
You'll be part of a local team driven by compassion, purpose, and a shared belief that everyone deserves to feel safe and build a life of meaning for themselves and their families.
If you're ready to make a real, lasting impact this is where your work truly matters.
Step into a role where you’ll shape minds, guide teams, and drive change.
As a Psychologist, you’ll be at the heart of our service - delivering direct support, leading supervision, and shaping training across teams.
If you’re ready to bring compassion, clinical skill, and forward-thinking energy - we’d love to have you on board.
You will need:
Doctorate or equivalent as a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Health Psychologist accredited by the BPS or Post graduate qualification in CBT, Psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy or systemic therapy
Registration as a qualified Practitioner Psychologist by the HCPC or have registration with a Professional Standards Authority (PSA) accredited organisation e.g. accreditation with BACP /UKCP reg (or equivalent).
Experience in delivering highly specialist psychological assessments.
Experience of working therapeutically with people who use drugs and alcohol.
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
Experience of delivering workshops/training/group-work/reflective practice.
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:
2026-06-22