Male Probation & Court Link Recovery Coordinator

Forward Leeds; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Probation & Court Link Recovery Coordinator to support individuals in the Criminal Justice System. The role involves collaboration with external agencies and providing tailored support to service users. The successful candidate will work within a dedicated team to deliver drug and alcohol treatment, ensuring positive outcomes for clients. This permanent position offers a flexible working environment and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Wellbeing benefits

Training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering drug and alcohol treatment.
• Ability to work with Criminal Justice pathways.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for Probation partners, ensuring effective partnership.
• Provide tailored support for service users.
• Develop and deliver programs to meet local needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Guidance

Holistic Support

Job description

Job Details: Probation & Court Link Recovery Coordinator

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 nearly 200 services across England with almost 3,500 staff and volunteers supporting around 125,000 people annually.

As we are still integrating our systems and processes following the merger, some branding and systems are still separate. We appreciate your patience during this transition.

Vacancy Details

Position: Probation & Court Link Recovery Coordinator

Vacancy No: VN4996

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Plummer Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6UR

Region: Tyne and Wear

City: Newcastle upon Tyne

About the Role

Join our Criminal Justice Team at Newcastle Treatment & Recovery, delivering drug and alcohol treatment to individuals experiencing problematic substance use, with a focus on Criminal Justice pathways.

The successful candidate will support service users involved in the Criminal Justice System, working collaboratively with external agencies such as Probation, Prison, and Court to provide tailored support and enable positive change.

Key Responsibilities

1. Be the main contact for Probation partners, ensuring effective partnership working, including co-location at Probation Services or other sites.
2. Provide targeted, tailored support for service users, from brief interventions to structured treatment.
3. Work closely with treatment teams and partners on recovery planning and case management.
4. Offer guidance to minimize harmful behaviors and support continued engagement in services.
5. Follow safeguarding guidelines, including referrals to relevant authorities.
6. Develop and deliver programs and interventions to meet local needs.
7. Participate in drug screening, harm reduction services, and other key functions.
8. Adopt a holistic approach to support overall wellbeing of service users.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion, contact Rachael Bolton at [e-mail].

Watch our team video: https://youtu.be/Ndb6JzU1vTQ?si=Vklo8Q-906rpIimD

Parking permits are available on a rota basis. We are flexible with working hours due to ongoing works on the Tyne Bridge.

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Why Work With Us

We offer generous annual leave, pension contributions, wellbeing benefits, training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use.