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.
Trainee Practitioner - Located at Bromley Road
18 Month Fixed Term Contract - You will also work towards a Level 2 Youth Work apprenticeship in addition to this role, the post holder will be based at Public Health one day a month to gain more work experience.
Monday to Friday - 37 Hrs per week.
This would be the perfect position for someone wanting to gain experience and begin their career in a fantastic and rewarding sector. To work as part of the Insight Platform team, with help and guidance from the complex case worker, support service users to engage in treatment to attain their goals to address their substance use while learning the skills, knowledge and competence required to become an effective substance misuse practitioner. This is an amazing opportunity for a young person to gain the skills and knowledge to successfully become a Children, Young Person and Family worker within a substance misuse service, through shadowing, support from colleagues and completing an apprenticeship. You will learn not only the processes but also the creative engagement skills that are needed when working and supporting with young people. Local young people are encouraged to apply and we are happy to take on a young person with lived experience. What can Waythrough offer you? Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ 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 for 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
people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
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This would be the perfect position for someone wanting to gain experience and begin their career in a fantastic and rewarding sector. To work as part of the Insight Platform team, with help and guidance from the complex case worker, support service users to engage in treatment to attain their goals to address their substance use while learning the skills, knowledge and competence required to become an effective substance misuse practitioner. This is an amazing opportunity for a young person to gain the skills and knowledge to successfully become a Children, Young Person and Family worker within a substance misuse service, through shadowing, support from colleagues and completing an apprenticeship. You will learn not only the processes but also the creative engagement skills that are needed when working and supporting with young people. Local young people are encouraged to apply and we are happy to take on a young person with lived experience. What can Waythrough offer you? Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ 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 for 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
people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
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