Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

Forward Leeds; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Criminal Justice Recovery Worker to join their innovative team. This role focuses on providing tailored support to individuals facing complex challenges related to drug and alcohol use. You will play a crucial role in facilitating access to treatment and ensuring holistic care that encompasses all aspects of well-being. The position offers a chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need. Join a passionate team committed to breaking down barriers and fostering recovery in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

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

Free training courses

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support for drug and alcohol treatment.
• Ability to facilitate access to treatment for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for individuals with complex needs.
• Work closely with team leaders to facilitate treatment access.

Skills

Support for complex needs

Holistic approach to treatment

Communication skills

Experience in health or social care

Education

Degree in Health, Social Care, or Social Sciences

Job description

Job Details: Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

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.

Location: The Claverings Industrial Estate, London, N9 0AH

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our newly established Criminal Justice Team. Our aim is to develop and strengthen our existing Criminal Justice pathways into drug and alcohol treatment for individuals with complex needs.

You will be an integral member of our dynamic treatment team working closely with the team leaders and managers across the partnership, providing support for a range of complex needs including drug and alcohol use, facilitating access to treatment and support for themselves and their families.

You will be providing targeted support, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, ensuring that every recovery journey is tailored to individual priorities. We take a “whole person” holistic approach, offering advice, support, and practical assistance to ensure that every individual’s package of care encompasses all areas of their well-being, not just their substance use, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day or you have relevant experience and/or are a graduate in the field of Health, Social Care, and the Social Sciences, we'd love to hear from you.

Who are we…
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential.

What can 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 from 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 Range: £26,250 - £34,650

DBS Requirement: Enhanced Adult Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Yes

Driving licence required for role? No

Applications Close Date: 04 May 2025

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