Digital Children, Young People and Families Workerr

Job Details: Digital Children, Young People and Families Workerr

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.

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN5382

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

Hours Per Week 37.00

Work Pattern

Work Pattern Monday to Friday

Location

Location 38/39 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JU

Location Region

Location Region London

Location City

Location City London

Location Postal Code

Location Postal Code SE6 4JU

Interview Date

Interview Date 08 Sep 2025

Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner
Full-Time, Permanent - Monday to Friday
Location: Catford-based, with travel across Lewisham Outreach Role

Join Insight Lewisham, part of the Waythrough group and one of the top YP services in London, as a Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner and be at the forefront of delivering meaningful, trauma-informed support to young people affected by substance misuse.

About the Role
As part of a passionate, community-based team, you'll be out and about across Lewisham-working face-to-face with young people, families, and professionals in schools, family hubs, supported housing, and community spaces.

• 1:1 psychosocial sessions with young people and/or their parents/carers
• Group work, assemblies, and creative outreach in schools and colleges
• Leading or co-delivering workshops, webinars, and awareness events
• Supporting young people to improve their mental health, physical wellbeing, and resilience

As part of your role, you'll help shape and manage our digital engagement across Instagram and TikTok. This includes:

• Creating and co-producing engaging, age-appropriate content-from service updates to myth-busting reels, psychoeducational stories, Q&As, and harm reduction tips
• Collaborating with young people to ensure our digital voice reflects their real-life concerns and culture
• Translating evidence-based insights on substances, mental health, and wellbeing into shareable, accessible posts that reduce stigma and increase help-seeking

What You'll Do

• Manage a small (15-20) caseload of young people and/or families, providing tailored, trauma-informed support
• Deliver assemblies, workshops, and professional training on substance misuse and related risks
• Promote the service through co-produced social media content, webinars, and community events
• Develop strong links with schools, colleges, housing services, and safeguarding partners
• Facilitate groups focused on substance use, wellbeing, identity, and resilience
• Keep clear, timely, and confidential records using our digital case management system

Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner
Full-Time, Permanent - Monday to Friday
Location: Catford-based, with travel across Lewisham Outreach Role

Join Insight Lewisham, part of the Waythrough group and one of the top YP services in London, as a Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner and be at the forefront of delivering meaningful, trauma-informed support to young people affected by substance misuse.

About the Role
As part of a passionate, community-based team, you'll be out and about across Lewisham-working face-to-face with young people, families, and professionals in schools, family hubs, supported housing, and community spaces.

Your day-to-day might include:

• 1:1 psychosocial sessions with young people and/or their parents/carers
• Group work, assemblies, and creative outreach in schools and colleges
• Leading or co-delivering workshops, webinars, and awareness events
• Supporting young people to improve their mental health, physical wellbeing, and resilience

As part of your role, you'll help shape and manage our digital engagement across Instagram and TikTok. This includes:

• Creating and co-producing engaging, age-appropriate content-from service updates to myth-busting reels, psychoeducational stories, Q&As, and harm reduction tips
• Collaborating with young people to ensure our digital voice reflects their real-life concerns and culture
• Translating evidence-based insights on substances, mental health, and wellbeing into shareable, accessible posts that reduce stigma and increase help-seeking

What You'll Do

• Manage a small (15-20) caseload of young people and/or families, providing tailored, trauma-informed support
• Deliver assemblies, workshops, and professional training on substance misuse and related risks
• Promote the service through co-produced social media content, webinars, and community events
• Develop strong links with schools, colleges, housing services, and safeguarding partners
• Facilitate groups focused on substance use, wellbeing, identity, and resilience
• Keep clear, timely, and confidential records using our digital case management system

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The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.

Who are we
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.

Thanks for bearing with us - and don't forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site .

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 for 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

Salary Period

Salary Period Per Annum

Vacancy Salary Range

Vacancy Salary Range £27,181 to 34,650

DBS Requirement

DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?

Driving licence required for role? No

Applications Close Date

Applications Close Date 07 Sep 2025

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