Recovery Focus
Criminal Justice Worker
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Location: North Yorkshire Horizons, 56-60 Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1XE
Working Hours:
15 Hours - (To be agreed)
Contract Type:
Part Time / Permanent
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.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping people build confidence, reduce harm and move towards lasting recovery? Do you enjoy facilitating groups, engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and working in partnership with criminal justice agencies? Join our team at North Yorkshire Horizons as a Criminal Justice Worker, where you'll deliver innovative therapeutic group programmes that support adults affected by drug and alcohol use, with a particular focus on people involved in the criminal justice system. This is an opportunity to help individuals develop new skills, improve wellbeing and achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.
About the Role
North Yorkshire Horizons is the county's drug and alcohol recovery service, providing advice, support and treatment for adults, young people and families affected by substance use. We're looking for a Criminal Justice Worker to join our team. You'll design and facilitate structured and unstructured therapeutic group programmes that promote recovery, reduce offending and help individuals address the issues linked to substance use. Working closely with colleagues across the service and partner organisations including Police, Probation, HM Courts, Liaison & Diversion, Housing providers and HM Prisons, you'll ensure people receive coordinated, person-centred support throughout their recovery journey. You'll also identify individuals who would benefit from group work, deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, and contribute to creating a visible culture of recovery across the service.
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What You'll Do
As a Criminal Justice Group Worker, you will:
- Design and deliver engaging therapeutic group programmes and psychosocial interventions that support recovery from drug and alcohol use.
- Facilitate structured and unstructured group sessions using approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), ITEP, CBT-informed interventions and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET).
- Support people involved in the criminal justice system to reduce offending and achieve positive recovery outcomes.
- Build effective partnerships with Police, Probation, HM Courts, Liaison & Diversion, Housing, Community Organisations and HM Prisons to improve access to treatment and recovery support.
- Liaise with referring agencies regarding attendance, engagement and progress where appropriate.
- Assess individuals for suitability for group programmes and identify the most appropriate interventions to meet their needs.
- Promote harm reduction, visible recovery and peer support opportunities across the service.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate care and improve outcomes for individuals and families.
- Complete safeguarding assessments, risk management plans and referrals where required.
- Maintain accurate and confidential electronic case records and contribute to service quality and performance standards.
- Promote the benefits of group work across the service and encourage referrals from colleagues.
- Participate in supervision, training and ongoing professional development.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about recovery and enjoys helping people build confidence, resilience and lasting change.
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 therapeutic discipline is desirable.
Experience:
- Experience delivering therapeutic or structured group work, ideally with people affected by substance misuse or multiple disadvantage.
Recovery Practice:
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial interventions, harm reduction, safeguarding and recovery-focused practice.
Criminal Justice Knowledge:
- An understanding of criminal justice services, offending behaviour and partnership working with statutory agencies is desirable.
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Communication Skills:
- Excellent facilitation, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to motivate and engage people from diverse backgrounds.
IT Skills:
- Confident using Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems to maintain accurate records.
Teamwork & Initiative:
- Able to work flexibly across operational sites, manage competing priorities and contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team.
Some evening or weekend working may be required to meet service needs
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: 2026-07-24
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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