Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator - Newcastle Treatment and Recovery Service

Location: Plummer Court, Newcastle, NE1 6UR, with outreach work required where necessary.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00 (with one 30 min early finish during week)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03

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 Newcastle Treatment and Recovery

Newcastle Treatment and Recovery supports people across Newcastle experiencing difficulties with drugs and alcohol, helping them get well and stay well. Following a restructure, we're expanding our team and looking for passionate people to join us.

About the Role

As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator, you'll support individuals experiencing drug and alcohol difficulties who are involved in the criminal justice system, including those working with probation services.

You'll manage a varied caseload, carry out assessments and develop personalised recovery plans, delivering interventions to help individuals reduce harm and make positive changes. Working closely with probation, court services and other partner agencies, you'll help people access the right support throughout their recovery journey.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, offering the opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds and make a meaningful difference to their lives.

About You

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and confident building relationships with people who may have complex needs. You'll have strong communication skills, be comfortable managing your own caseload and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in criminal justice or substance misuse services would be beneficial, but we're also interested in transferable skills and a willingness to develop your knowledge.

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
• Good communication, organisational and IT skills.
• An understanding of interventions such as Brief Interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs), CBT and ITEP.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and group interventions.
• Experience working with families and carers.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively with partner agencies.

Experience in criminal justice, probation or substance misuse services, particularly supporting individuals with complex needs, would be beneficial.

To view the full job description and person specification, CLICK HERE.

Come and Meet Us!

Join us at our recruitment open evening on Monday 23 November, 5pm–7pm at Plummer Court, Newcastle. Come along for an informal chat, find out more about our vacancies or get help with your application. Everyone is welcome!

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: [email protected] 

Closing Date:

2026-11-27