Criminal Justice Outreach Worker

Criminal Justice Outreach Worker

• locations
• Devon SSMTR - Magdalene House

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR012173

Criminal Justice Outreach Worker (Devon)

Location: DevonWorking Hours: 37 hours (full-time)Contract Type: Fixed Term (until 31st March 2027)Salary: £25,110 – £32,090

Make a real difference in your community

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Criminal Justice Outreach Worker to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system to move toward recovery, independence, and a more stable future.

You will provide flexible, person-centred support across a range of settings, including the community, custody suites, courts, and prisons—focusing particularly on key transition points where individuals are most at risk.

About the Role

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver a collaborative and responsive service to individuals accessing substance misuse support. You will work with a managed caseload, offering targeted interventions to those leaving custody and other high-risk groups, including:

• Frequent custody suite attenders

• Integrated Offender Management (IOM) individuals

• People experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping

You will also provide court-based support, facilitate group interventions, and advocate for appropriate accommodation for those with no fixed abode (NFA).

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload of service users, delivering tailored recovery plans, assessments, and ongoing support to promote sustained recovery

• Provide targeted outreach support to individuals within the criminal justice system, particularly during high-risk transition periods such as release from custody

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders to deliver coordinated interventions and improve service user outcomes

• Support service users to access and sustain suitable accommodation, particularly those experiencing or at risk of homelessness

• Maintain effective case management, including risk assessments, safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with policies and procedures

About You

We are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting individuals in recovery and reducing reoffending

• Skilled in working with vulnerable or complex client groups

• Confident in multi-agency collaboration and partnership working

• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied caseload

• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, risk management, and the criminal justice system

• Committed to continuous professional development

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and support individuals on their journey to recovery, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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

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• £500

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• 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 

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