Criminal Justice Recovery Worker
Location: Multiple locations across Islington, London. Working Hours: 37. Contract Type: Permanent. Salary: £28,690 – £34,730.
About the Role
Our aim is to develop new and strengthen existing Criminal Justice pathways into drug and alcohol treatment for people affected by homelessness, mental health needs, domestic violence, and experience of the Criminal Justice system. We are currently seeking a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join us during an exciting period of development and transformation across our London services. This role will involve working across a range of established Criminal Justice settings, including Probation, Approved Premises, Prisons, Courts, and Police Stations. You will be an integral member of one of our dynamic treatment teams, working closely with team leaders and partner agencies to develop and deliver tailored recovery support, including recovery planning and case management. Your work will support service users to make positive changes at all stages of their recovery journey.
What You’ll Do
- Provide targeted support ranging from brief interventions to structured treatment
- Develop and manage personalised recovery plans
- Deliver holistic, “whole-person” support that addresses wellbeing beyond substance use
- Work collaboratively with Criminal Justice partners and internal teams
- Support service users to achieve meaningful, sustainable outcomes
About You
- Passionate about supporting people with complex needs and motivated by making a positive difference in people’s lives
- Compassionate, non‑judgemental, and recovery‑focused approach
- Experience of, or transferable skills relevant to, working with people affected by substance use, the Criminal Justice system, mental health, homelessness, or related vulnerabilities
- Confident working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies, particularly within Criminal Justice settings
- Organised and able to manage a varied caseload while working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Committed to person‑centred, trauma‑informed, and strengths‑based practice, and open to learning and professional development
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: 2026-07-30.
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