Volunteer - Young Persons Service

1 day ago

Barnsley Recovery Steps McLintocks Building, United Kingdom Recovery Focus Full time

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference?  Waythrough are about giving people fair chances to succeed in life.

Who are Waythrough....
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.

About The Role

Join staff at co-locations within the community, such as family hubs, the

young adults service, and schools to engage with young people.
Support the team with workshops within the community.

Provide suitable, emotional support for clients.

Our YP team offer a free, confidential, and voluntary specialist service based in Barnsley, dedicated to supporting young people up to age 18 who are affected by drug or alcohol use, whether it's their own or someone else's.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy:

  • Discounts from various schemes
  • Training and personal development
  • A chance to make a real difference in people's lives
  • Free induction and role-specific training
  • Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
  • Opportunities 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. 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team:  

How to apply 

If you're viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click 'Apply via company website' to view the full job description and submit your application. 

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

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