Work and Skills Floating Support Volunteer
North Yorkshire Horizons

About Waythrough

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 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

As an Employability and Wellbeing Volunteer, you will play an important role in supporting people across York and North Yorkshire to improve their confidence, wellbeing, and employment opportunities. Working alongside our team, you will help deliver workshops, engage with local employers and community partners, and provide practical support to individuals on their journey towards achieving their goals. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference while gaining valuable experience in employability, wellbeing, and community engagement.

Key Duties

• Support the delivery of employability and wellbeing activities across York and North Yorkshire.
• Assist with organising and facilitating workshops focused on employment, confidence, health, and financial wellbeing.
• Provide encouragement and practical support to help individuals overcome barriers to employment.
• Represent the organisation at community events and promote available services.
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with local employers.
• Engage with employers to answer queries and promote the strengths and abilities of service users.
• Help challenge stigma and barriers faced by underrepresented groups seeking employment.
• Contribute to a person-centred approach to support, including the principles of Individual Placement and Support (IPS).
• Participate in mock interviews and provide constructive, supportive feedback.
• Work with community organisations and partners to strengthen local opportunities and networks.
• Support both office-based and remote activities as part of a hybrid working model.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers, sharing ideas to improve services.
• Assist with caseload management and service user support under guidance from the team.

What We Offer

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

• Discounts from various schemes

• Training and personal development

• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

• Free induction and role-specific training

• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision

• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence

• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

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: [email protected] 

How to apply 

If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. 

Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

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