Job Details: Open Access and Engagement Worker
Waythrough launched in October 2024 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 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Location 55-60 Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1XE
Location Region
Location Region North Yorkshire
Location City
Location City Scarborough
Location Postal Code
Location Postal Code YO11 1XE
Interview Date
Interview Date 02 Jul 2025
Open Access and Engagement Worker
Location:55-60 Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1XE
Open Access and Engagement Worker
Location:55-60 Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1XE
Working hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with an evening shift on a Tuesday (on a rota basis) 5pm-8pm.
About the service...
North Yorkshire Horizons is a service made up of several key partners including Waythrough, enabling the development of a peer led, recovery community. Providing a safe environment in which people can develop the life skills, and confidence to achieve and maintain recovery and abstinence from their substance misuse, successfully re-integrate into society, and become active, contributing citizens.
About the role...
The Open Access and Engagement Worker will be an integral member of the dynamic multi-agency team providing harm reduction advice, needle exchange provision, crisis case management, Single Point of contact cover and developing and delivering comprehensive and tailored individual interventions that will include delivery of a full range of open access, structured, one to one and group support.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with appropriate partners and stakeholders within office based, community and outreach settings.
About you...
* Knowledge and understanding f the issues caused by substance misuse.
* Experience of delivering 1-1 and group interventions.
* Ability to carry out assessment and contribute to recovery and risk management plans.
* Ability to work with people with multiple needs and those who are vulnerable.
* Ability to appropriately deal with complex queries.
* A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care.
* A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, is not essential but it is desirable.
We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential and career aspirations.
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The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.
Who we are...
Waythrough(Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 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 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers .
What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind)offer you?
A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
???? Collaborative and supportive work environment.
️ 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-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
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Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role?
Driving licence required for role? Yes
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