Assessment and Engagement Worker/ Reconnect to Health
Location: HMP Holme House, Holme House Road, Stockton On Tees, TS18 2QU
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed term contract till February 2027
Salary:£25,110-£32,090
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
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
To work as part of a team to provide collaborative assessment and interventions to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) across all stages of recovery, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery
What You’ll Do
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Work in partnership to carry out assessments and deliver drug and alcohol recovery interventions to enable individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to sustained recovery
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Manage an agreed service user caseload, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with the full range of partners, as well as family members and significant others when appropriate.
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Facilitate service user access to treatment, assets and resources to increase recovery capital, supporting service users and their loved ones to achieve and sustain recovery goals
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
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NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification with 2 years or more of relevant experience.
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Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Office programmes
Please note that this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS and HMPPS Prison vetting.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
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Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
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Life assurance (3× annual salary)
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Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
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Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
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Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
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24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
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Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
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£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
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Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
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Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
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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 contact us