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Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - Criminal Justice


Company : Forward Leeds


Location : Leeds, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Details: Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - Criminal JusticeWaythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people. Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate. Vacancy Name Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - Criminal Justice Vacancy No Vacancy No VN5385 Employment Type Employment Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.00 Work Pattern Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Location Region Location Region West Yorkshire Location City Location City Leeds Location Postal Code Location Postal Code LS12 2LB Interview Date Interview Date 20 Aug 2025Recovery Coordinator - Criminal JusticeLocation: 3 Armley Court, Leeds, LS12 2LB Working hours:37 hours per weekAbout the role... We are currently looking for a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator to join our expanding Criminal Justice team. The team provides support for individuals who are experiencing problematic substance and/or alcohol use and whose lives have been touched by the criminal justice system, either by way of custodial sentence, mandated orders or conditional cautions.As a Criminal Justice Recovery Coordinator, you will:Provide specialist, tailored support to enable service users to make positive changes. Have the appropriate knowledge and experience to motivate those facing challenging and often complex issues. Work collaboratively with colleagues based within prisons, probation, courts and police teams to offer a range of intensive support interventions to engage them with treatment services. Offer tailored guidance in minimising harmful behaviour along with more substantial support as required. Be familiar with a person centred, holistic approach to treatment, ensuring that the package of care encompasses all areas of wellbeing with a view to achieving the best possible outcomes. About you...You will be an experienced substance use case manager looking for a fresh challenge or with interest in criminal justice. You will have experience of volunteering in a substance misuse and/or criminal justice sector (not essential). You will have a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. You will have an understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP. You will have experience delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.To view the full job description and person specification, pleaseclick here. Please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full.The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.Who are we… Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site .What can Waythrough offer you… ️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service) Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit ️ Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers ️ Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support NetworksWaythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team atpeople.recruitment@.ukSalary Period Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range DBS Requirement Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date Applications Close Date 10 Aug 2025 Please clickhereto read and review our privacy statement#J-18808-Ljbffr