Trainer

Trainer/ County Durham Drug And Alcohol

Location: Centre for Change, Whinney Hill, Durham DH13BQ
Working Hours: Monday to Friday37 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary:£29,430-£37,610

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.

About the Role

The training team are responsible for the creation and delivery of training across County Durham to professionals as well as anyone who lives in the County. We offer a wide ranging programme of learning, as well as a comprehensive offer of training to all schools and colleges in the County.

The successful candidate would be expected to be flexible and capable of delivering to a wide range of audiences, ranging from children to adults.

This is an exciting opportunity which allows for a vast array of development and learning opportunities due to the ever-changing landscape of drugs and alcohol issues/needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a comprehensive range of training and development resources using a range of formats and media tailored to the unique learning and development needs of different audiences.

• Deliver training on drug and alcohol awareness, recovery, risk taking behaviour and the early identification, assessment of drug and alcohol treatment needs, including brief and extended brief interventions.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Recognised teaching or training qualification - NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage the audience.

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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 and portals

• £500 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:

Closing Date:

2026-03-13