Student Placement Opportunity – Social Media & Creative Content
Location: Barnsley
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
If you are a Barnsley College student passionate about social media, digital content, and creative storytelling, this hands‑on student placement within our Young People’s Team offers you the chance to develop your skills while supporting a local charity that makes a real impact in the community.
What you’ll be doing:
* Creating engaging social media content for the young people’s team across platforms
* Developing videos, infographics, photography, and graphics to bring campaigns to life
* Filming and editing creative content for awareness campaigns, including real‑life stories and events
* Supporting the Barnsley Recovery Steps brand across digital channels, helping shape messaging and visuals
* Brainstorming fresh ideas and contributing to campaigns that educate and inspire young people
What you’ll gain:
* Practical experience managing social media and creating digital content for a live audience
* Hands‑on experience with filming, photography, editing, and graphic design
* Insight into working for a charity and supporting young people affected by alcohol and other drugs
* Opportunities to contribute your own creative ideas and see them come to life
* Mentoring and support from a friendly, experienced marketing and communications team
Who we’re looking for:
* Creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
* Confident using social media and digital tools (Canva, Adobe, TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
* Interested in storytelling, video production, photography, or graphic design
* A team player who can take initiative and contribute ideas
Placement Details:
* Based at our McLintocksoffice in Barnsley, with flexibility to work from home
* Duration and schedule can be agreed to suit your studies
* Full support and training provided throughout the placement
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
* 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
* Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
* Life assurance (3× annual salary)
* Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly pay
* Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
* Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
* 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
* Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
* £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
* Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
* Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
* 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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
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