Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator

Forward Leeds; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator to support individuals in various settings confronting substance misuse. The role involves collaboration with agencies such as the Police and Prisons, promoting tailored care to enhance recovery outcomes. This is a permanent role based in Sheffield, requiring police and prison vetting.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays)

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free Will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Blue light card discount

Fantastic learning and development opportunities

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience of working in this field is not essential.
• Understanding of the wider issues surrounding substance misuse is required.
• Driving license preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice for individuals in Criminal Justice settings experiencing problematic substance use.
• Promote harm reduction and positive change through a multi-disciplinary approach.

Skills

Understanding of substance misuse

Understanding of the criminal justice system

Job description

Job Details: Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. 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 almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator - Permanent
Based at Portland House however the successful candidate will be working between multiple sites around Sheffield including; police stations, custody suites, prisons etc.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, this can be discussed at interview.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires both, police and prison vetting.

About the role...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Navigator with a Criminal Justice focus to join the team. The team provides support and advice for individuals in a variety of Criminal Justice settings who are experiencing problematic substance use, to promote harm reduction, encourage ownership and promote positive change for the individual, their families, and the wider community.

In a multi-disciplinary approach working with partner agencies such as the Police, Probation, the Learning and Diversion team, Prisons, and many others, you will provide a targeted approach for service users, from harm reduction, brief interventions through to structured treatment, ensuring that every recovery journey is tailored to the individuals’ priorities, you will be working across a variety of Criminal Justice, such as Police custody, Courts and Secure estates. You will take a “whole person” holistic approach, ensuring that each individual’s package of support is personal, flexible and realistic, that it encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, not just their substance use, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every individual.

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their full potential. By joining our teams of passionate, enthusiastic, and committed individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make the difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.

About you...

• Experience of working in this field is not essential however applicants will be asked to demonstrate an understanding of the wider issues surrounding substance misuse.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding off the criminal justice system.
• Driving license preferred but not essential.

View the Criminal Justice Navigator specification.

‘The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’

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Who are we…
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. 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 almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job sitehttps://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers

Waythrough offer you…
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Salary Period

Salary Period Per Annum

Vacancy Salary Range

Vacancy Salary Range £24,240 to 30,790

DBS Requirement

DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Both

Driving licence required for role?

Driving licence required for role? Yes

Applications Close Date

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