Strategic Criminal Justice Lead

Strategic Criminal Justice Lead - Torbay

• locations
• Torbay Alliance - Shrubland House

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• JR011933

Strategic Criminal Justice Lead

Location: Torbay, Shrublands HouseWorking Hours: 30 hours (part-time)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £35,520 - £51,060 (pro-rata)

Are you a passionate, forward-thinking leader with a drive to make a real difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Lead to join our team and help shape the future of Drug and Alcohol recovery services.
If you’re a natural problem solver with strong leadership instincts and a passion for working collaboratively, we want to hear from you—especially if you bring transferable skills, fresh insight, and a vision for excellence.About the role
As Strategic Lead, you will take a lead role in delivering outstanding services that support adults affected by drug and alcohol use. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring our service maintains the highest standards of quality, performance, and impact.
This is your chance to lead with purpose, working autonomously while also supporting and empowering your team. You will report to the Area Manager and be based on-site, championing a proactive, hands-on approach to leadership.Who are we?
Growth in Action (GIA) is an alliance between:

• Torbay Recovery Initiatives (TRI) – Drug and alcohol service
• Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) – Domestic abuse service
• Leonard Stocks Centre (LSC) – Homelessness hostel
• Influenced by current, past and future service users
• Those who are passionate about making a positive impact in Torbay

Why do it differently?

• Current systems are difficult to navigate
• Too many people involved in someone’s care/road to recovery
• Many different referrals
• Reduce stigma
• Services are currently designed by the wrong people
• People having to tell their story multiple times
• To make us future proof and more cost effective with reduced government funds

What are we working towards?

• Services across the alliance working together
• Everything coproduced
• No wrong door approach
• Tell your story once
• Continuity of recovery worker
• People before processes
• Being inclusive and diverse

Interested? Let’s Talk!
We’re open to informal conversations with interested applicants who want to understand more about the role and the exciting vision we’re bringing to life in Torbay. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of support and recovery in your community.

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

  Way to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

  Recommend a Friendbonus

• 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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