Location: Unit 9 ,Houndgate, DarlingtonDL1 5RF
Working Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary:£25,877.80-£34,240.00
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 deliver support packages to help individuals secure and maintain their accommodation offering person-centred support , helping individuals to develop the skills and confidence to live independently
The role includes a mix of outreach work, covering duty within our office for individuals assessing our drop in service
Manage a caseload completing high quality and comprehensive needs assessments and risk assessments for
individuals we support.
What You’ll Do
* Provide duty cover for individuals accessing our drop in service.
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Manage a caseload , completing needs and risk assessments , developing and reviewing support plans.
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Work as part of a team as well as lone working offering outreach support to individuals in their homes.
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Working with partnership agencies to ensure continuity of care and support.
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Promote safeguarding and the wellbeing of individuals we support.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
We are looking for a Support worker with a real passion for supporting people you will have some transferable skills, ideally from working in a similar environment or sector
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NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
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Basc IT skills and know how to use Microsoft Teams
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Knowledge of housing options available and relevant legislation.
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An understanding of Safeguarding
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Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
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You must hold a full UK Driving Licence
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 email our recruitment team
Salary description
£25877.00 - £34240.00 per year