Criminal Justice Outreach Worker (Devon) Location: Devon Working Hours: 37 hours (full-time) Contract Type: Fixed Term (until 31st March 2027) Salary: £25,110 – £32,090 Make a real difference in your community We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Criminal Justice Outreach Worker to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system to move toward recovery, independence, and a more stable future. You will provide flexible, person-centred support across a range of settings, including the community, custody suites, courts, and prisons—focusing particularly on key transition points where individuals are most at risk. About the Role As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver a collaborative and responsive service to individuals accessing substance misuse support. You will work with a managed caseload, offering targeted interventions to those leaving custody and other high-risk groups, including: Frequent custody suite attenders Integrated Offender Management (IOM) individuals People experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping You will also provide court-based support, facilitate group interventions, and advocate for appropriate accommodation for those with no fixed abode (NFA). What You’ll Do Manage a caseload of service users, delivering tailored recovery plans, assessments, and ongoing support to promote sustained recovery Provide targeted outreach support to individuals within the criminal justice system, particularly during high-risk transition periods such as release from custody Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders to deliver coordinated interventions and improve service user outcomes Support service users to access and sustain suitable accommodation, particularly those experiencing or at risk of homelessness Maintain effective case management, including risk assessments, safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with policies and procedures About You We are seeking someone who is: Passionate about supporting individuals in recovery and reducing reoffending Skilled in working with vulnerable or complex client groups Confident in multi-agency collaboration and partnership working Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied caseload Knowledgeable about safeguarding, risk management, and the criminal justice system Committed to continuous professional development If you’re ready to make a positive impact and support individuals on their journey to recovery, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve 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 it’s 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 – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll 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 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. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk Closing Date: 2026-04-01 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. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice various brands including, ‘Richmond Fellowship’ or ‘Aquarius’ (our subsidiary charity in the Midlands). Aquarius Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough. Aquarius is a Midlands-based charity supporting individuals to overcome the harms caused by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Aquarius has always held the view that people we support could resolve their problems with support and guidance and that people have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems. Our roles across the organisation include Practitioners and Administrators as well as Team Managers. Find out more at www.aquarius.org.uk