Job Description

Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator - North Tyneside Recovery Partnership

Location: Station Road, North Tyneside, NE28 8JR
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with one flexible early finish per week and occasional Wednesday evening work depending on service needs)

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 the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join our Criminal Justice team at NTRP. In this rewarding role, you will manage a caseload of individuals involved within the criminal justice system, supporting them throughout their recovery journey from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery and reintegration into the community.

You will work closely with a range of partner agencies including probation services, prisons, safeguarding teams and other community organisations to provide person-centred support and interventions that reduce harm and promote recovery.

This is a fast-paced and varied role where no two days are the same. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships, work collaboratively and remain resilient when managing complex caseloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a caseload of service users, developing and reviewing recovery plans and interventions
• Carry out triage, screening and comprehensive assessments
• Deliver one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions
• Work collaboratively with probation, courts, prisons and external agencies
• Complete risk assessments, safeguarding plans and case management documentation
• Support service users to access treatment, recovery and community resources
• Deliver harm reduction interventions and promote recovery-focused outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using online case management systems
• Support prison in-reach and positive community reintegration where required
• Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold Waythrough’s values of kindness, courage and respect

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, mental health, social care or related sectors. Transferable skills and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

You will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this
• Experience delivering one-to-one or group interventions
• An understanding of recovery-focused and harm reduction approaches
• Strong communication and partnership working skills
• Experience managing risk, safeguarding and complex caseloads
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable

To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.

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:

2026-06-02