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Location Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Moorfields, Sheffield S3 8UG
Working Hours 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, including 4 hours of weekend work as part of a rolling rota
Contract Type Permanent
Salary £25,877.80 – £34,240.03 per annum
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, they’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, Waythrough supports around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services, and it’s all made possible by their 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Key Opportunity
Make a real difference in your community.
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? At Waythrough, 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: HALT Team (Home at Last)
Join the HALT Team – supporting adults who are concerned about rough sleeping, helping them access treatment and accommodation across Sheffield.
This role is part of a multi-agency approach, working closely with housing providers, homelessness services, and other professionals to deliver coordinated outreach support.
As a member of the team, you’ll engage with individuals in the city centre and across wider areas, offering outreach-based interventions for people experiencing multiple disadvantage:
- Complex challenges, including homelessness and substance use
- Disengagement from traditional services due to vulnerabilities
- Need for intensive support to access stability
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Core Responsibilities
As directed by the Project Manager and Lead Practitioner, you will:
- Deliver outreach interventions to individuals rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness
- Support people in accessing:
- Accommodation
- Treatment services
- Wider support initiatives
- Collaborate with:
- Housing providers
- Homelessness teams
- Partner agencies
- Promote harm reduction and public health approaches, where appropriate
- Contribute to reducing multiple disadvantage and improving service user outcomes
This role includes weekend shifts and occasional evening work.
About You
To apply for this role, we are seeking candidates with the following experience and skills:
- Proven experience engaging effectively with people who have complex needs
- Good understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health struggles
- Experience with service user assessments, including risk assessments
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment
- Strong IT skills
- Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle
(Note: Due to the nature of this role, specific role experience is encouraged but not always mandatory. We are particularly open to recruitment from people with lived experience.)
About Waythrough (Updated 2026)
Waythrough merged in October 2024 after the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, and in April 2026, their subsidiary partner Aquarius also joined to become part of the organisation.
Waythrough aims to break down barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the support they need to live a life they value. They work to tackle poverty and disadvantage through services including:
- Mental health
- Drug and alcohol support
- Housing
- Related services
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Waythrough runs 260+ services throughout England, with nearly 3,500 staff and volunteers. Every year, their services support around 130,000 people.
Our Commitment to Fairness
Waythrough is committed to providing fair chances for all and ensuring everyone can access the help and support they need. By joining their team of passionate individuals, you’ll play a key role in making this a reality.
Benefits
- 27 days’ annual leave (rising to 32 after 1 year) in addition to bank holidays
- Pension scheme: 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
- Life assurance: 3× annual salary
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
- Birthday leave—plus the option to buy an additional 5 days’ annual leave
- Reimbursement for professional development fees, such as qualifications
- Employee benefits, including:
- 24/7 online GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and awards through Way to Go and Aspirations portals
- £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
- Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
- Discounts:
- Blue Light Card
- Charity Discounts
- Extras
- Tickets for Good (online theatre/entertainment)
- Free will writing service
- Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and Accessibility
Waythrough is a proud equal opportunities employer. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues they support.
Waythrough has signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme. All applicants are welcome, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed to facilitate fair participation.
If you need assistance or additional support to apply, please email the recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date: 2026-07-07
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