Specialist Schools Coordinator

Forward Leeds; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job description

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.

Specialist Schools Co-Ordinator
Part Time - Permanent - 22 Hours a week (working days to be discussed at interview)
Please note, this is a co-located role and you will be required to travel to different local sites; your travel expenses will be paid.

About the role

An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen in Bexley for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Drug and Alcohol Education Specialist. We are seeking a dedicated professional, ideally with a background as a drug and alcohol worker, school welfare officer, or student support worker, who shares our vision of creating a healthier future for young people.

At Waythrough we adopt a bio-social model approach and aim to work collaboratively with schools to develop and deliver engaging sessions on drugs, alcohol, and healthy relationships. As a Drug and Alcohol Education Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in promoting awareness and providing essential guidance to students, teachers, and parents alike. Through training programs and workshops, you will empower educators and parents with the knowledge and tools needed to address substance abuse issues effectively.

About you

• Previous experience as a drug and alcohol worker, school welfare officer, or student support worker is highly desirable.
• A thorough understanding of the challenges and issues surrounding drugs, alcohol, and young people.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and workshops.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local resources and treatment services related to drug and alcohol support is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in counselling, social work, or a related field will be considered an asset.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge strategy aimed at reducing the harms associated with substance abuse among children. Joining our team will allow you to make a significant difference in the lives of young people and contribute to the overall well-being of the community.

If you are passionate about creating positive change and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we…

Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. 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.

We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done.

What can Waythrough 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 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 from 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 [e-mail].

Salary Period: Per Annum

Vacancy Salary Range: £26,250 to 34,650

DBS Requirement: Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?: No

Applications Close Date: 28 Apr 2025

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