Job Title
Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator – Likewise, Location: Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG.
Overview
Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, with evening and weekend work on a rota basis. Contract: Permanent. Salary: £25,877.80–£34,240.03 per annum (full earning potential). The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
Waythrough is a mental health and social support charity formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.
Responsibilities
Provide support and advice to individuals in Criminal Justice settings who are experiencing problematic substance use. Promote harm reduction, encourage ownership, and support positive change for individuals, their families, and the wider community. Work in partnership with police, probation, the Learning and Diversion team, prisons, and other agencies to offer tailored interventions from harm reduction and brief interventions to structured treatment. Deliver a whole‑person, holistic approach that addresses all areas of wellbeing, not just substance use.
Qualifications
- Understanding of and ability to implement interventions including brief interventions, MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
- Knowledge and understanding of Criminal Justice Services.
- Knowledge of harm reduction approaches.
- Experience delivering 1‑2‑1 and group therapeutic interventions.
- Police and prison vetting required.
Benefits
- 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 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 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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
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:
Closing Date
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