Job Details
Role: Assessment and Engagement Worker
Location - HMP Holme House, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2QU
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (37 hours) applicants must be flexible to work evenings on a rota basis
Who are we
Waythrough launched in October 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 services around England and nearly 3, amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around, people.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2x permanent post as Assessment and Engagement Coordinator to support Humankinds service delivery within Reconnected to Health in HMP Holme House
As an Assessment and Engagement Coordinator you will work as part of a team 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.
You will 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, to achieve and sustain recovery goals.
About you
The successful post holder will match our ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service quality and performance within this partnership. Key duties will include:
* Work in partnership to carry out assessments, ensure service users are informed about their options and opportunities, encouraging active engagement and ownership of individual recovery.
* Deliver drug and alcohol recovery interventions to enable individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to sustained recovery.
* Manage an agreed service user caseload, reviewing on-going care and treatment and liaising closely with the full range of partners
* 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.
* Support service users across all stages of custody including transition planning for transfer or release.
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For any additional queries about the role please contact HMP Holme House Service Manager
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The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.
If you are passionate about making a contribution to our mission, we want to hear from you! Join our team at Waythrough and be part of making a positive difference in people's lives.
What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
️ Happy, Healthy You! our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) 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 at
Salary Period
Vacancy Salary Range £24,
DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Prison Vetting
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date 03 Sep