Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator

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Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator/ North Tyneside Recovery Partnership

Location: 2nd Floor Customer First Centre, 16 The Forum, Wallsend, NE28 8JR
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent 
Salary:£25,110-£32,090

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

• Working with individuals
• Delivering 1 2 1 Interventions
• Group Interventions
• Comprehensive assessments
• Working closely with probation & prison leavers for continuity of care 

North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP) is delivered by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS foundation trust and Waythrough as the Sub-Contractor since April 2025.

This is an all-age service supporting those who live in the North Tyneside area and are seeking support for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Service users can access a range of support options including but not limited to Psychosocial interventions to support with behaviour change delivered in both 1-1 and group settings

The service has an office base in the centre of Wallsend but we also have a strong outreach approach to meet the needs of service users, therefore, one of the key expectations for the role is flexibility to travel across the area

What You'll do:

• Working with individuals
• Delivering 1 2 1 Interventions
• Group Interventions
• Comprehensive assessments
• Working closely with probation & prison leavers for continuity of care 

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

• Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post)

• The successful candidate will have experience of supporting those in addiction to drugs and alcohol and will be familiar with delivering psychosocial interventions.

• A working knowledge of safeguarding and good communication skills are also essential as well as experience of managing a caseload.

• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP
• Carrying out assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans

 For the full job description 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

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