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Skills Coach/ County Durham Drug And Alcohol

Location: Centre for Change, Whinney Hill, Durham DH13BQ
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 37 Hours
Contract Type: Fixed term 12 month maternity cover
Salary:£29,430-£37,610

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

About the Role

The Skills Academy is an intensive training programme designed to help support people to understand the baseline knowledge required to be a Recovery Worker and to start to build on that knowledge through practical application. This training programme will be delivered predominantly by the Skills Coach, with the support of subject matter experts and others in the organisation.

The Skills Coach has responsibility for the coordination and core delivery of the programme and so the successful applicant will need to have strong skills in training development and delivery with the ability to work confidently and independently for the majority of the time.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a comprehensive range of training and development resources using a range of formats and media tailored to the unique learning and development needs of different audiences.
• Deliver training on drug and alcohol awareness, recovery, risk taking behaviour and the early identification, assessment of drug and alcohol treatment needs, including brief and extended brief interventions.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Recognised teaching or training qualification – NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage the audience.

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.

We’re in the process of integrating systems and processes across our newly merged organisation. That means some roles may still be branded ‘Humankind’ or appear on our partners’ job sites (such as Richmond Fellowship or Aquarius). This is a temporary step while we complete our transition.

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.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

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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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email [email protected].

How to Apply

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.