Student Placement Opportunity – Digital Software

Support our mission to challenge stigma and make a difference!

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.

About The Role

Are you a Barnsley College student on the Digital Software course looking for hands-on experience that makes a real impact? We’re offering a student placement opportunity within our Marketing and Communications team at Barnsley Recovery Steps – and we’d love for you to join us.

What’s the placement about?

Our website was relaunched at the end of 2024, and now we’re ready to take it to the next level. We’re looking for someone with fresh ideas and digital skills to support us with:

• Reviewing and enhancing the young people’s area of our website
• Exploring the development of an interactive, student-focused game that looks at county lines and the impact of decisions around alcohol or other drug use, helping young people understand real-life risks in an engaging way
• Making sure everything we create is non-judgemental, inclusive, and anti-stigma

There’s also the chance to get involved in content creation, if that’s something you’re interested in – from writing and graphics to video and social media.

What you’ll gain:

• Real experience working on a live website project
• Insight into the drug and alcohol support sector and the wider charity world
• The opportunity to be part of meaningful campaigns that make a difference to young people
• Access to our amazing training package
• Support from a friendly, passionate team

Where you’ll be based:

You’ll be working at our McLintocks office in Barnsley, where our young people’s team is based. There’s also flexibility for home working, and we’ll do our best to support your learning and wellbeing throughout your 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 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: recruiter contact

Closing Date: recruiter contact