Job Description

Trainer

Location: South Devon, Templar House

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £29,430 - £37,610 per annum

About the Role

This role focuses on developing and delivering trauma informed substance misuse and complex needs training across adult services and partner agencies throughout Devon. The aim is to improve professional awareness, early identification, engagement and referral pathways for individuals experiencing substance misuse, mental health challenges, homelessness and other complex needs.

The postholder will work closely with a wide range of partners including primary care, mental health services, housing providers, pharmacies and community organisations to strengthen partnership working, promote evidence-based practice and improve access to support and recovery services.

The role requires a confident and collaborative individual who is passionate about workforce development, safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable adults through training, engagement and partnership activity.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver trauma informed training programmes and learning resources for adult services, partner agencies and community stakeholders across Devon.
• Deliver evidence-based training on substance misuse, recovery, safeguarding, mental health, homelessness, complex needs and early intervention approaches.
• Promote awareness and understanding of local drug and alcohol services to improve engagement and referral pathways.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with GP practices, pharmacies, housing providers, mental health services and wider community organisations.
• Support statutory and non-statutory organisations to strengthen confidence and capability when responding to substance misuse and complex needs.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of awareness campaigns, engagement events and partnership initiatives across Devon.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the quality, effectiveness and impact of training and engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports relating to training delivery, stakeholder engagement and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams and partner agencies to ensure training aligns with local priorities, legislation and best practice.
• Undertake continuing professional development and work in line with safeguarding responsibilities, organisational policies and professional standards.
• Promote organisational values and contribute positively to service improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an organised, professional and engaging individual with experience in training delivery, workforce development or community engagement within health, social care, substance misuse or related services.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Recognised teaching, training or learning and development qualification at Level 4, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering training or workforce development activities within health, social care, substance misuse or related settings.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a variety of professional audiences.
• Ability to design and deliver training using a range of approaches and learning styles.
• Good organisational, report writing and record keeping skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Experience building effective working relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of substance misuse, recovery, trauma informed practice and complex needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities, early intervention approaches and relevant legislation relating to vulnerable adults.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating training activity and producing outcome-based reports.
• Understanding of partnership working and referral pathways within health and social care settings.

Personal Qualities and Competencies

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
• Confidence presenting and delivering training to professional audiences.
• Ability to manage workload and priorities independently.
• Commitment to trauma informed and evidence-based practice.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meeting different learning needs.
• Professional, reliable and outcome focused.
• Commitment to continuous learning, collaboration and service improvement.

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:

2026-05-29