EDI Lead (People Accessing Services)

EDI Lead

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• Home Based

• time type
• Part time

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• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR009721

EDI Lead (People Accessing Services) 

Location: Remote Working Hours: Part-time 22 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £29,430 - £37,610 per annum (pro rata) 

Closing date:  Monday 9th March 

Interview date: Thursday 19th March 

We are a dynamic, purpose-driven charity that believes people are at the heart of everything we do. Our work is grounded in strong values and a commitment to creating meaningful impact for the diverse communities and people we support.

 
We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use. 

About the Role 

Waythrough wants people of all backgrounds to receive the highest standard of support. We know however that we live in an unequal society, where many people face significant barriers to accessing the support they deserve. This is especially true for substance use, mental health and housing services.

This is where you come in. As an expert in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, you will play a vital role in identifying and reducing inequality and underrepresentation in our services. You will be part of a small but mighty Inclusion Team, who work remotely across the country. 

What You Will Do 

• Identify barriers to engaging with our services, speaking with people from underrepresented communities and subject experts to produce recommendations on reducing those barriers together.

• Share knowledge and expertise with a range of local services and promote visibility and a culture of learning and curiosity.

• Ensure compliance with equality legislation and certified good practice.

• Monitor equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) data and inights, produce regular reports on our progress.

• Work with service leads to develop and review their EDI action plans, to ensure equality and addressing inequalities are key parts of all strategies, plans and programmes.

• Model our organisational values that sets the tone for people across the organisation.

• Contribute to developing our culture of excellence and care which is collaborative and actively demonstrates our commitment to the people we support, and our core purpose.

• Seek opportunities to develop, learn and continuously improve so that we can develop high quality services.

• Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines including safeguarding.

• Keep abreast of latest developments and good practice in own professional areas.

• Promote, adhere to and live our workplace values of kindness, courage and respect

About you 

You are passionate about social change and justice, up-to-date with current news, events and policy. You are an impactful communicator, able to engage with diverse communities and colleagues through a range of methods, confident in sharing your ideas both online and in person. Working from home, you are well organised and a good problem solver, but comfortable with collaborative working and seeking help when needed.

To succeed in the role you will need

• A deep understanding of the barriers to engagement in health, care and housing services experienced by diverse communities. This understanding can be from lived or learned experience.

• A qualification in Health and Social Care

  or alternative experience

• Strong IT skills

• Great relationship building capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to work independently, managing a schedule of service visits

• Ability to analyse information from a range of sources and produce impactful reports

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.

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

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• £500

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• 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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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