Criminal Justice Worker
Location: The Grove, Haringey (9 Bruce Grove)
Working Hours: 37 hours, Monday-Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,690 - £34,730 per annum
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
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on individuals' lives within the realm of criminal justice?
We invite you to take on an enriching opportunity as a Criminal Justice Worker and have the chance to contribute significantly to the transformation of lives.
What You’ll Do
Join our dedicated team as a Criminal Justice Worker, and be at the forefront of driving change within our community. Your responsibilities will encompass:
1. Conducting holistic assessments that factor in the distinct needs of each individual.
2. Offering personalised one-to-one support that addresses underlying challenges.
3. Crafting and delivering effective care packages aimed at preventing first-time offenses.
4. Collaborating with a diverse array of individuals and partners to ensure comprehensive care.
5. Work Hours: Primarily Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with occasional flexibility for work outside these hours.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
6. A deep-seated commitment to criminal justice and community welfare.
7. Exceptional assessment skills to identify individualised needs.
8. Strong communication aptitude for productive interactions with diverse individuals.
9. Problem-solving acumen to design impactful care packages.
10. Empathy and a non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals in need.
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:
11. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
12. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
13. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
14. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
15. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
16. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
17. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
18. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
19. £500 bonus
20. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
21. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
22. 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:
Closing Date:
2026-02-11