Criminal Justice Recovery Worker - Courts and Police Custody Location: Torbay Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80- £34,240.03 Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives? Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day. We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use. About the Role We are seeking a motivated and proactive professional to join our team as a Drug & Alcohol Court and Custody Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to work across both court settings and police custody, playing a key role in strengthening pathways into treatment and supporting positive outcomes for individuals within the criminal justice system. The primary focus of this role is to increase the number of Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) and Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) referrals, while also improving referral rates directly from police custody. You will work collaboratively with court staff, probation services, police colleagues, and treatment providers to ensure timely identification, assessment, and referral of suitable individuals. Please be aware that the role is subject to Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 1 What You’ll Do Work across courts and police custody suites to identify individuals suitable for DRR and ATR interventions. Increase the volume and quality of referrals into structured drug and alcohol treatment services. Facilitate same-day court assessments to support sentencing decisions. Contribute to improved community sentencing outcomes in line with probation restructuring developments. Develop strong working relationships with criminal justice partners to streamline referral pathways. Monitor and measure performance outcomes against an agreed baseline, demonstrating the impact and added value of the role. Provide clear, accurate documentation and maintain robust case records. Work hours are typically Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with occasional flexibility required. About You We are looking for someone who: Has experience working within criminal justice, substance misuse services, probation, or a related field. Demonstrates a strong understanding of DRR and ATR processes. Is confident working in fast-paced court and custody environments. Has excellent assessment, communication, and partnership-working skills. Is outcome-focused, with the ability to analyse data and demonstrate measurable impact. Is proactive, resilient, and committed to improving rehabilitation outcomes. If you are passionate about improving access to treatment, reducing reoffending, and strengthening community-based sentencing options, we would 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: 2026-05-30 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