Criminal Justice Team Leader

Overview

Criminal Justice Team Leader (Devon) –

Location:

Devon. 22 hours per week (part time). Fixed Term contract until February 2027. Salary: £31,030 - £41,980.

Make a real difference in your community. Waythrough is a leading mental health and social support charity supporting over 125,000 people each year through nearly 200 services. We help with mental health, housing, and substance use challenges.

An exciting opportunity to join the Criminal Justice Team for Devon, delivered as part of the Together Drug and Alcohol Service. As Criminal Justice Team Lead, you will oversee and deliver the criminal justice service across Devon, provide line management, oversee caseloads across multiple sites, monitor KPIs, and act as a key link between the service and partner agencies. You will lead in ensuring high-quality service delivery, support staff, and contribute to positive outcomes for people involved in the criminal justice system.

The role covers hubs across Newton Abbot, Exeter, and Barnstaple. Hybrid and remote working will be supported where possible with the base being the hub closest to your home. Expenses will be paid for additional mileage where applicable.

• Lead, support, and manage staff across multiple hubs
• Oversee service delivery, performance, and KPI monitoring
• Hold oversight of caseloads across sites
• Provide reflective supervision and professional guidance
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies across the criminal justice system
• Support service development, quality improvement, and effective partnership working

We are looking for a flexible, motivated, and dedicated leader with:

• Knowledge of the criminal justice sector
• Experience or understanding of drug and alcohol services (desirable, but not essential)
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across agencies
• A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving
• A passion for achieving results and supporting teams to thrive

Transferable skills will be considered. We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic, hardworking, and share a clear vision for effective leadership. This vacancy may close early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

"No two days are ever the same in the Criminal Justice Team and that’s exactly what makes the work dynamic and rewarding." Mornings may begin with a team check-in, discussing priorities, urgent cases, and support needs. Your day could include coaching staff through complex cases, facilitating reflective supervision, reviewing performance data, or working with senior managers to improve service delivery. You may also attend multi-agency meetings, respond to safeguarding concerns, or support a colleague through a challenging day.

The role involves close working with probation services, courts, police custody suites, and other criminal justice partners. Ultimately, this role is about shaping a service that changes lives for the people we support and the professionals delivering that support."

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We are one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England, supporting around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services with 3,500 staff and volunteers.

• 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 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 an equal opportunities employer. We…