Criminal Justice Worker

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave and extra days option

Professional fee reimbursement for req

Online GP access & EAP

Recognition and long service awards

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light/Card discounts

Job summary

Waythrough's North Yorkshire Horizons is seeking a Recovery Coordinator Criminal Justice to join our Harrogate team. You will manage a diverse caseload of adults involved with the criminal justice system, delivering person-centred recovery planning from assessment through sustained recovery in partnership with Probation, Courts and prisons.

You will coordinate tailored interventions to reduce substance-related harm and support rehabilitation, combining one-to-one work, psychosocial interventions

Qualifications

• We're looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and committed to supporting people to achieve lasting recovery.
• Experience working with adults affected by substance misuse and understanding challenges in the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused practice, safeguarding, risk assessment and person-centred care planning.
• Experience collaborating with criminal justice, healthcare and community organisations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults involved in the criminal justice system, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
• Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify needs and strengths.
• Deliver structured one-to-one psychosocial interventions and recovery-focused key working sessions.
• Coordinate with Probation, Courts, prisons and partner agencies to support recovery outcomes.
• Carry out safeguarding, risk assessments and risk management planning.
• Support access to treatment, housing, employment and community resources to promote recovery and social inclusion.
• Deliver harm reduction interventions, including drug screening and BBV testing where appropriate.
• Contribute to DRR, ATR and other criminal justice interventions.
• Provide prison in-reach to support continuity of care on release when required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver coordinated, person-centred support.
• Maintain confidential electronic case records and contribute to service quality and improvement.
• Participate in supervision, training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Recovery-focused practice

Psychosocial interventions

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Person-centred care planning

Motivational Interviewing

CBT

MI

Working with criminal justice agencies

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office / case management IT

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards NVQ or equivalent

Qualification in addiction studies, counselling, social work or related discipline (desirable)

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

NON CYC VACANCY

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve 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 its 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 its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping people rebuild their lives and reduce the impact of drug and alcohol use? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference?

Join North Yorkshire Horizons as a Recovery Coordinator Criminal Justice and support people involved in the criminal justice system to engage with treatment, overcome barriers to recovery and achieve positive, sustainable change. Working alongside criminal justice partners, healthcare professionals and community organisations, you'll play a key role in helping individuals move towards healthier, safer and more independent lives.

About the Role

North Yorkshire Horizons is the county's integrated drug and alcohol recovery service, providing advice, support and treatment to adults, young people and families affected by substance use.

We're looking for a Recovery Coordinator Criminal Justice to join our team based in Harrogate.

You'll manage a diverse caseload of adults involved with the criminal justice system, providing person-centred recovery planning from initial assessment through to sustained recovery. Working closely with Probation, Courts, prisons and other partner agencies, you'll coordinate tailored interventions that reduce substance-related harm, support rehabilitation and help individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities.

This is a varied role combining one-to-one recovery coordination, psychosocial interventions, partnership working and harm reduction, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives.

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of adults involved in the criminal justice system, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
• Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs and strengths.
• Deliver structured one-to-one psychosocial interventions and recovery-focused key working sessions.
• Work collaboratively with Probation, Courts, prisons and partner agencies to coordinate support and promote successful recovery outcomes.
• Carry out safeguarding, risk assessments and risk management planning to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users.
• Support individuals to access treatment, healthcare, housing, employment and wider community resources that promote recovery and social inclusion.
• Deliver harm reduction interventions, including drug screening, blood borne virus (BBV) testing, needle exchange and other evidence-based interventions where appropriate.
• Contribute to the delivery of Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR), Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) and other criminal justice interventions.
• Where required, provide prison in-reach to support positive community reintegration and continuity of care on release.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver coordinated, person-centred support and improve outcomes for individuals and their families.
• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic case records and contribute to service quality, performance and continuous improvement.
• Participate in supervision, training and ongoing professional development.

About You

• We're looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and committed to supporting people to achieve lasting recovery.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification. A relevant professional qualification in addiction studies, counselling, social work or a related discipline is desirable.
• Experience of working with adults affected by substance misuse and an understanding of the challenges faced by people involved in the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused practice, psychosocial interventions, safeguarding, risk assessment and person-centred care planning. Experience of approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), CBT, ITEP or other evidence-based interventions is desirable.
• Experience of working collaboratively with criminal justice agencies, healthcare professionals and community organisations to deliver coordinated support.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and build positive relationships with people experiencing complex needs.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Able to work flexibly across operational sites, contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in evening and weekend working where required.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll 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

Location:

North Yorkshire Horizons, 7 North Park Road, Harrogate, HG1 5PD.

Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 12 midnight