AboutWaythrough
Waythroughwas formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together,we’vecreated one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people throughnearly 200services – andit’sall 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 atWaythroughand support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use,housingor domestic abuse. This is more than just a job –it’sa chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the Role:
The L&D team are excited to announce, that we areseekingto recruitan additionalSafeguardingTrainerto design and deliver engaging and effective safeguarding learning interventions across theorganisation.
As aSafeguarding Trainer,you’llplay a crucial role in shaping how we embed safeguarding knowledge and culture across our organisation.You’llbe responsible fordesigning and delivering engaging, accessible training for staff at all levels — ensuring it reflects the latest in safeguarding legislation, trends, and bestpractice. We are particularly interested in speaking and hearing from individuals with experience in delivering mental capacity act training
You'll work closely with the Safeguarding Trainingand Safeguarding Development Manager to evolve and refine our training content, and act as a key point of contact for training-related queries.
This role is perfect for someone who is confident facilitating learning, thrives in collaborative environments, and is passionate about keeping people safe. A background in safeguarding is preferred.
Please note, the ability to train and facilitate groups both online and face to face is an essential requirement for this role.
As a Safeguarding Trainer, you willbe responsible for:
1. Designing safeguarding learning and development interventions, in line with a trauma-informed approach.
2. Producing standardised training materials and documentation to support training programmes.
3. Facilitating virtual workshops that support the organisation in meeting our safeguarding mandatory training requirements.
4. Face-to-face workshops as and whenrequired.
5. To work closely with the Safeguarding Training and Development Manager to ensure that workshops are updated regularly, to include recent learning from safeguarding concerns and to ensure that guidance provided in workshops is up-to-date and aligns with organisational expectations.
6. Evaluating workshops including resources to improve the quality and content of the training in line with feedback.
7. Ensuring training is delivered safely and effectively, providing feedback whenrequiredand communicating any concerns that may arise during training to theappropriate person/s.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work,you’llenjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
8. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
9. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
10. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
11. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
12. Birthday leave and theoptionto buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
13. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
14. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
15. Recognition and long service awards via ourandportals
16. £500bonus
17. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
18. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
19. Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythroughis 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
Ifyou’reviewing this advert on anexternal platform such as Indeed, please click‘Apply via company website’to view the full job description andsubmityour application. #
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 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 We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
20. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
21. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
22. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
23. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
24. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
25. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
26. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
27. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
28. £500 bonus
29. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
30. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
31. Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
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:
Closing Date:
2026-02-18