Student Placement Opportunity – Social Media & Creative Content
Location:Barnsley
Bring your creativity to life and make a real difference!
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.
Are you a Barnsley College student passionate about social media, digital content, and creative storytelling? Barnsley Recovery Steps is offering a hands-on student placement within ourYoung People’s Team, giving you the chance to develop your skills while supporting a local charity that makes a real impact in the community.
Whatyou’llbe doing:
Creating engaging social media content for theyoung people’s teamacross platforms
Developing videos, infographics, photography, and graphics to bring campaigns to life
Filming and editing creative content for awareness campaigns, including real-life stories and events
Supporting theBarnsley Recovery Steps brandacross digital channels, helping shape messaging and visuals
Brainstorming fresh ideas and contributing to campaigns that educate and inspire young people
Whatyou’llgain:
Practical experience managing social media and creating digital content for a live audience
Hands-on experience with filming, photography, editing, and graphic design
Insight into working for a charity and supporting young peopleimpactedby alcohol and other drugs
Opportunities to contribute your own creative ideas and see them come to life
Mentoring and support from a friendly, experienced marketing and communications team
Whowe’relooking for:
Creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
Confident using social media and digital tools (Canva, Adobe, TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
Interested in storytelling, video production, photography, or graphic design
A team player who can take initiative and contribute ideas
Placement Details:
Based at ourMcLintocksoffice in Barnsley, with flexibility to work from home
Duration and schedule can be agreed to suit your studies
Full support and training provided throughout the placement
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:
2026-03-30
Social Media & Creative Content Student • Barnsley Recovery Steps, McLintocks Building, GB
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