Administrator – Barnsley Recovery Steps
Location: 5-6 Burleigh Court, Burleigh St, Barnsley S70 1XY (requirement to cover McLintocks Building S70 6BX when needed)
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with a requirement to work a late night on a Thursday until 7pm, when needed.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,243 - £26,667 per annum
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.
About the role:
As an Administrator at Barnsley Recovery Steps your role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our service on a day-to-day basis.
This vital position ensures the smooth flow of clinical and administrative procedures, providing vital support to help us achieve our mission. You will also, when required, be the welcoming face of our service in your role as receptionist and will be a friendly and professional first point of contact.
Your regular work hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, there is an occasional late shift expectation on Thursdays, typically once a month which is shared with the team. Please note that there may be instances where this requirement occurs more frequently to accommodate the needs of the service.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
1. Clinical Administration experience desirable: Generating and managing prescriptions, dealing with prescription queries, and preparing correspondence for GPs.
2. SystmOne Experience: SystmOne experience is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
3. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
4. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
5. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
6. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
7. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
8. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
9. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
10. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
11. £500 bonus
12. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
13. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
14. 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:
2026-04-13