Job Details: Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator
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 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator - Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm - based from Plummer Court
Please note that here at Newcastle, we have parking permits available on a rota basis for all staff members.
We are aware of the ongoing works on the Tyne Bridge and we are happy to say that we are more than flexible with working hours due to this ongoing work, as we understand it may possibly make commuting difficult at times.
Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference to people's lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our well established, friendly Criminal Justice Team.
Newcastle Treatment & Recovery (NTaR) is a multi-agency team delivering drug and alcohol treatment for the residents of Newcastle. We pride ourselves on being safe, inventive, creative and have the needs of the community and service users at the heart of what we do. The successful post holder will match our ambition and commitment to provide the highest standards of service quality and performance within this partnership.
About the role
We are currently recruiting a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join our team at Newcastle Treatment & Recovery. Our team provides support for individuals who are experiencing problematic substance use. Our aim is to strengthen our existing strong Criminal Justice pathways into treatment for people affected by opiate, non-opiate and alcohol use. As part of the role, you will be working with a caseload of service users who are involved in the Criminal Justice System, providing specialist, tailored support to enable service users to make positive changes to their lives, working collaboratively alongside external agencies including Probation, Prison and Court. You will…
* Provide targeted support for service users, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, ensuring that every recovery journey is tailored to individual priorities.
* Be an integral member of our dynamic treatment teams, working closely with team leaders and partners developing and delivering tailored support including recovery planning and case management to enable service users to make positive changes across all stages of their recovery journey.
* Offer tailored guidance in minimising harmful behaviour and support those involved within the Criminal Justice Service into continued engagement with the service should they need more substantial support.
* Identify and prevent potential harm to service users and others by following local and organisational safeguarding guidelines, including referral to and engagement with relevant safeguarding authorities.
* Develop and deliver quality programs and packages of work / psychosocial interventions that meet local need.
* Support delivery of key service functions through actively participating in drug screening, duty work, access to BBV testing and immunisation service provision, prescription management, community needle exchange services and the ongoing delivery of appropriate, tailored alcohol and drug harm reduction interventions.
* Take a ‘whole person’ holistic approach, ensuring that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, not just their substance use, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.
* Promote visible recovery across the service and ensure peer support opportunities are relevant and accessible for all service users.
Please feel free to take some time to watch over this video which gives a great insight into our team here at Newcastle Treatment & Recovery: Watch Video
What can Waythrough offer you?
A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Applications Close Date: 23 Oct 2024
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