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.
Employment Specialist - Fixed Term to March 2026
Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: Scarborough and surrounding areas.
About the role...
* To build partnerships with employers to identify a sustained pipeline of job opportunities and to understand local employer needs in order to bring on board new employment opportunities for people on our programmes.
* You will work with clients (managing a caseload of maximum 25) who have substance use support needs, assisting them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.
* You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given); providing person-centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
* You will work as part of a Substance use treatment team North Yorkshire Horizons, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.
* Actively promote our clients as potential employees and raise awareness of the service.
About you...
* Experience of managing a caseload.
* Experience or an understanding of working with people with substance misuse issues, or similar groups.
* Able to work independently.
* The ability to build good relationships with a range of different people.
* A passion for making a difference to peoples’ lives.
* A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
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What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?
* A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
* Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
* 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 (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk.
Applications Close Date: 07 May 2025
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