Recovery Focus
Criminal Justice Worker
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Location: North Yorkshire Horizons, 7 North Park Road, Harrogate, HG1 5PD
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Full Time)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Salary: £25,877.80 to £34,240.03 per annum
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.
About the Role
North Yorkshire Horizons is the county's integrated drug and alcohol recovery service, providing advice, support and treatment to adults, young people and families affected by substance use. We're looking for a Recovery Coordinator – Criminal Justice to join our team based in Harrogate. You'll manage a diverse caseload of adults involved with the criminal justice system, providing person-centred recovery planning from initial assessment through to sustained recovery.
Working closely with Probation, Courts, prisons and other partner agencies, you'll coordinate tailored interventions that reduce substance-related harm, support rehabilitation and help individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities. This is a varied role combining one-to-one recovery coordination, psychosocial interventions, partnership working and harm reduction, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives.
What You'll Do
As a Recovery Coordinator – Criminal Justice, you will:
- Manage a caseload of adults involved in the criminal justice system, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
- Complete triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs and strengths.
- Deliver structured one-to-one psychosocial interventions and recovery-focused key working sessions.
- Work collaboratively with Probation, Courts, prisons and partner agencies to coordinate support and promote successful recovery outcomes.
- Carry out safeguarding, risk assessments and risk management planning to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users.
- Support individuals to access treatment, healthcare, housing, employment and wider community resources that promote recovery and social inclusion.
- Deliver harm reduction interventions, including drug screening, blood borne virus (BBV) testing, needle exchange and other evidence-based interventions where appropriate.
- Contribute to the delivery of Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR), Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) and other criminal justice interventions.
- Where required, provide prison in-reach to support positive community reintegration and continuity of care on release.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver coordinated, person-centred support and improve outcomes for individuals and their families.
- Maintain accurate, confidential electronic case records and contribute to service quality, performance and continuous improvement.
- Participate in supervision, training and ongoing professional development.
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About You
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and committed to supporting people to achieve lasting recovery.
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
- A relevant professional qualification in addiction studies, counselling, social work or a related discipline is desirable.
Experience:
- Experience of working with adults affected by substance misuse and an understanding of the challenges faced by people involved in the criminal justice system.
Recovery Practice:
- Knowledge of recovery-focused practice, psychosocial interventions, safeguarding, risk assessment and person-centred care planning.
- Experience of approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), CBT, ITEP or other evidence-based interventions is desirable.
Partnership Working:
- Experience of working collaboratively with criminal justice agencies, healthcare professionals and community organisations to deliver coordinated support.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and build positive relationships with people experiencing complex needs.
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IT Skills:
- Confident using Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems to maintain accurate and confidential records.
Teamwork & Initiative:
- Able to work flexibly across operational sites, contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in evening and weekend working where required.
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: 2026-07-31
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. 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 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.
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