Criminal Justice Recovery Worker - Courts and Police Custody

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Criminal Justice Recovery Worker - Courts and Police Custody Location: Torbay: Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80- £34,240.03 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: We are seeking a motivated and proactive professional to join our team as a Drug & Alcohol Court and Custody Practitioner . This is an exciting opportunity to work across both court settings and police custody, playing a key role in strengthening pathways into treatment and supporting positive outcomes for individuals within the criminal justice system. The primary focus of this role is to increase the number of Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) and Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) referrals, while also improving referral rates directly from police custody. You will work collaboratively with court st...