Strategic Criminal Justice Lead

Location: Torbay, Shrublands House Working Hours: 30 hours (part-time) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 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 youre 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. Youll 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 someones 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? Lets Talk! Were open to informal conversations with interested applicants who want to understand more about the role and the exciting vision were bringing to life in Torbay. This is more than a jobits 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, weve 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 its 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 its 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, youll 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.

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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