Repeat Offender Navigator

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Repeat Offender Navigator – Forward Leeds

Location: Base location will be at 74 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ
Working Hours: Monday-Friday with one evening shift until 7pm.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110 - £32,090 per annum

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK's leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on individuals involved in the criminal justice system; those who persistently re-offend and who spend periods of time in and out of custody?

The Criminal Justice team at Forward Leeds is looking for a dedicated Repeat Offender Navigator to play a pivotal role in our mission to support our service users to reduce their likelihood of committing crime and to engage positively in our treatment offer.

The Repeat Offender Navigator is a brand new role within the team and  will deliver support to individuals identified as persistent offenders within Leeds and support them in the areas of their life where substance misuse is contributing to their offending behaviour.

The Repeat Offender Navigator will work to motivate and encourage the individuals to make positive changes to their lives and work with the wider specialist teams in Forward Leeds in order to achieve positive outcomes.

What You'll Do

As a Repeat Offender Navigator you will be responsible for:

• Caseload Management: Effectively manage a small caseload of service users, providing comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs and including support when they are serving periods in custody
• Intervention planning: Devise, implement, and review ongoing support plans and treatment strategies in collaboration with the service users. Your role is instrumental in helping them achieve their goals​​​​​​
• Collaborative approach: Work closely with a diverse team of professionals, including the police, fellow colleagues, family members, and significant others, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to support
• Goal setting: Assist service users in setting and working towards their goals, fostering a safe and supportive environment

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

To succeed in this exciting new role, you will ideally have:

• A strong commitment to the well-being and rehabilitation of service users.
• Substance misuse, support work, mental health, and or criminal justice work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of best practices in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Adherence to ethical standards and guidelines in the field.
• A full clean UK driving license with access to a car.

Both police and prison vetting will be carried out during the onboarding process for the successful candidate, failure to meet requirements will result in the offer being retracted. 

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

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you'll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email .

How to Apply

If you're viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click 'Apply via Company Website' to view the full job description and submit your application.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme  - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.