We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy:Discounts from various schemesTraining and personal developmentA chance to make a real difference in people's livesFree induction and role-specific trainingSupport from experienced staff and regular supervisionOpportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
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
How to apply
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Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.
Closing date:
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Tasks may include:
Supporting residents with day-to-day tasks, such as maintaining their living space, cooking, or organising routines
Providing social and emotional support, including having conversations, reducing isolation, and encouraging engagement
Assisting with group activities, such as wellbeing sessions, workshops, or community-based activities for example attending the food bank or st Vincents.
Supporting residents to attend appointments e.g. GP, substance misuse services, housing meetings
Encouraging positive use of time, including hobbies, volunteering, or accessing local services
Helping residents to build confidence and independence, particularly around communication and life skills
Promoting healthy lifestyles, including wellbeing, self-care, and routine
Signposting residents to relevant services e.g. mental health, recovery groups, employment support
Supporting staff with basic administrative or practical tasks where appropriate
Acting as a positive role model, promoting respect, boundaries, and recovery-focused behaviour
About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 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.
What Volunteers can expect from us:
Volunteering with Waythrough offers people a unique chance to have a significant positive impact on people's lives. We work both with and within diverse communities across the UK and every day we see people making positive changes to turn their lives around. We also offer:
Regular supervision and support
Induction and access to online and face to face training
To learn and practice new skills within a teamwork setting
To feel part of a team and the wider Waythrough organisation
Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed with proof of journey
Opportunities to progress and experience other areas of Waythrough's work
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