Volunteer Criminal Justice Support

Recovery Focus; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking individuals for a client-facing role to deliver tailored support services in various Criminal Justice settings. The role involves working in collaboration with agencies, providing a holistic approach to well-being beyond just substance use. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experiences in the relevant areas.

Benefits

Discounts from various schemes

Training and personal development

Free induction and role-specific training

Support from experienced staff

Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

Opportunities to meet new people

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted and responsive service to individuals.
• Adopt a holistic, 'whole-person' approach in support.
• Work across various Criminal Justice settings.

Job description

Who are Waythrough…

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.

About The Role

This is a frontline, client‑facing role that involves close collaboration with partner agencies such as the Police, Probation, the Liaison and Diversion team, Prisons, and others. You will deliver a targeted and responsive service to individuals, ranging from harm reduction and brief interventions to structured treatment.

Every recovery journey will be tailored to the individual’s unique needs and priorities. Working across various Criminal Justice settings including police custody, courts, and secure estates you will adopt a holistic, “whole‑person” approach. Support packages will be personalised, flexible, and realistic, addressing all aspects of wellbeing, not just substance use. The aim is to achieve the best possible outcomes for each individual.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy :

• Discounts from various schemes
• Training and personal development
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Free induction and role‑specific training
• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team :

How to apply

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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