Overview
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 staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
We are working to integrate our systems and approaches after the merger, and positions may still be branded ‘Humankind’ while recruitment systems are integrated.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator to join our team, working with individuals within the criminal justice system to increase engagement with treatment and recovery by delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions. You will engage with service users across Northumberland, facilitating harm reduction initiatives, promoting visible recovery, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes. You will focus on those who are more difficult to engage and who are often involved with multiple criminal justice agencies. Your work will aim to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm, build recovery capital, and ensure continuity of care through scheduled appointments and partnership working. This position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals while contributing to a safer and healthier community.
Main duties will include:
* Engage service users into treatment, specifically targeting hard-to-reach individuals who frequently move through criminal justice agencies
* Deliver group and recovery-based sessions
* Provide harm minimisation to people using substances to reduce risk
* Support service users in managing day-to-day challenges upon release from custody or prison
* Work alongside probation with those on DRR/ ATR Orders
* Signpost individuals to appropriate local services and empower them to build community networks and recovery capital
* Promote visible and inspiring recovery to service users, encouraging hope and progress
* Collaborate with service users, partner agencies, and stakeholders to address barriers to access comprehensive services (substance misuse, mental health, wellbeing)
* Empower service users to strengthen recovery capital and community connections for long-term progress
* Ensure all contact with service users is communicated effectively with all involved care teams, including criminal justice agencies, to support recovery planning and risk assessment
About you
Essential criteria:
* Thorough knowledge of substances and their effects
* Understanding of the effects of substance use on individuals and the community
* Ability to engage service users through group work, 121s, mutual aid, and community-based recovery support
Desirable criteria:
* Lived experience
* Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and agencies
* Driving licence
What Waythrough offers
* Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Enhanced occupational sick pay
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* Death in service benefit
* Free Will writing
* Eyecare vouchers
* Blue light card discount
* Learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
* Flexible working and family-friendly policies for work-life balance
* Wellbeing offers and an Employee Assistance Programme
* Waythrough Support Networks
Equal opportunities
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 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
How to apply
Please apply via the Company Website. If you are viewing this role on Indeed, the description link may not work; you will be redirected to our careers page where you can view the full job description.
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