High Intensity Worker - Changing Futures Northumbria

Job Details: High Intensity Worker - Changing Futures Northumbria

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down barriers that prevent people from accessing support to live fulfilling lives. We address poverty and disadvantage in communities through mental health, substance misuse, housing, and related support services.

We operate nearly 200 services across England with almost 3,500 staff and volunteers supporting around 125,000 people annually.

As we integrate our systems and processes post-merger, some job branding remains under 'Humankind'. Our recruitment systems will fully unify next year.

Vacancy Details

• Position: High Intensity Worker - Changing Futures Northumbria
• Vacancy No: VN4976
• Employment Type: Fixed Term
• Hours Per Week: 37
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Location: Gateshead (covering Northumbria area), hybrid working

Salary and Contract

• Salary: £30,600 per annum
• Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
• Full-time: 37 hours/week, with some evening and weekend work possible

Job Description

This role is part of a successful bid for the Changing Futures funding across Northumbria, a 5-year, £91.8 million programme aimed at improving outcomes for adults facing multiple disadvantages such as homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.

Changing Futures Northumbria involves collaboration across six local authorities to support adults with complex needs, transforming local services around individual needs and preferences.

The role involves high-intensity, holistic support to vulnerable individuals, working alongside a co-worker with lived experience. You will tailor support plans, build effective multi-agency relationships, and develop creative, bespoke solutions to complex problems.

Key requirements include experience in supporting individuals facing multiple disadvantages, building cross-agency relationships, resilience, organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. You must have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grades A-C or 9-4), or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as the vacancy may close early if sufficient strong applications are received. For an informal discussion, contact Victoria Johansen at .

Application process: Please apply via the company's careers page to view the full job description and person specification.

About Waythrough

Formed in October 2024 from the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough aims to remove barriers to support and address community disadvantages. We support approximately 125,000 people annually through our services and employ nearly 3,500 staff and volunteers.

Our brand is still transitioning, and recruitment systems are separate for now. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience of substance use. For support with your application, contact .