Student Placement Opportunity – Digital Software

Recovery Focus; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP and EAP

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Waythrough offers a student placement in Barnsley for the Digital Software course within our Marketing and Communications team. You will review and enhance the young people’s area of our website and help develop an interactive, student-focused game addressing county lines and the risks around alcohol and other drugs.

You’ll contribute to non-judgemental, inclusive content, and may get involved in content creation across writing, graphics, video and social media.

Qualifications

• Student on Digital Software course seeking hands-on experience
• Ability to contribute to website content and interactive features
• Willingness to create non-judgemental, inclusive content

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance the young people’s area of the website
• Develop an interactive, student-focused game addressing county lines and risks
• Ensure content is non-judgemental, inclusive and anti-stigma
• Support content creation across writing, graphics, video, and social media

Skills

Digital skills

Web development

Content creation

Graphic design

Education

Digital Software student

Job description

Location: Barnsley 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

• 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: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-05-21

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.