Job Description

Children, Young People & Families Worker

Location: Enfield Young People

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term (6 months)

Salary: £28,690- £34,730

Make a difference where it matters most

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Children, Young People & Families Worker to join our service on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support children, young people and families affected by drug and alcohol use, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships and move towards positive change.

About the role

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based interventions including 5-Step Family, Friends & Carers work, parenting programmes, peer support groups, and one-to-one and group sessions.
• Manage a caseload, complete assessments and develop tailored support plans.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated and effective support.
• Contribute to safeguarding, recovery and harm reduction activity across the service.

About you

We’re keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children, young people or families, or a background in health and social care, drug and alcohol services or youth work.
• Are confident building relationships and delivering supportive interventions.
• Have an understanding of substance misuse (professional or lived experience is desirable).
• Are enthusiastic, empathetic and committed to improving outcomes for families.

If you’re passionate about supporting families and want to grow your experience in this field, we’d love to hear from you.

To view the full job description and person specification for this role, please click here.

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

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.

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.

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

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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk

Closing Date:

2026-09-23