Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Vacancy No: VN4629
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Location: Bishop Auckland, North East (Postal Code: DL14 7BH)
About the role:To deliver psychosocial interventions (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, family support, specialist harm reduction, and relapse prevention) to address drug and alcohol use and associated issues for young people resident in County Durham who are involved in the Criminal Justice System. This role is County Wide with the main work base being Crook.
Your responsibilities will include working with children, young people, and families within the Youth Justice setting, reducing the harm of substance use to the individual, family, and wider community. You will provide holistic support including assessments, Recovery Planning, PSI delivery, structured Drug and Alcohol interventions, and partnership working.
You will work collaboratively within County Durham's Youth Offending Service on behalf of the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, including shared assessment, information sharing, and partnership delivery of interventions. You will also provide information and raise awareness of drug and alcohol related issues for the wider Youth Offending Service team.
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position. For full-person specifications and job details, please visit this link.
'The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.'
What can Waythrough offer you:
Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year's service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance - flexible working and family friendly policies
Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at ******.
Salary Range: £24,020 - £30,790
DBS Requirement: Volunteer Enhanced Child Barred
Driving licence required for role? Yes
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