Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator

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.

Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator
“When you choose to join us, you’re choosing more than just a job…. you’re choosing to make a difference”.

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 settings, 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, encompassing 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 and some understanding of the criminal justice system. Driving license preferred but not essential.

Please note..
Working week: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with the potential evening and weekend work when required. This role will be based in multiple sites around Sheffield. Next steps will be a face-to-face interview.

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 of substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk

Salary Period:
Vacancy Salary Range: £24,020 - £30,790

DBS Requirement:
Enhanced Adult/Child Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting?
Both

Driving licence required for role?
Yes

Applications Close Date:
12 Jan 2025

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