Criminal Justice Volunteer

Birmingham

About Waythrough

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 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. 

About the role

As a Criminal Justice Volunteer, you’ll support our practitioners to work with young people who are involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system. You’ll help build positive relationships, encourage engagement and support young people to make positive changes.

You’ll work alongside experienced practitioners, supporting community visits, appointments and structured sessions. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while gaining valuable experience in criminal justice, recovery and youth support.

Key duties

• Support practitioners working with young people involved with probation or youth justice services.
• Co-work a caseload under the guidance of an experienced practitioner.
• Accompany practitioners on community visits and planned appointments.
• Help encourage engagement, attendance and positive participation.
• Support structured sessions around behaviour change, recovery and future goals.
• Help young people develop practical skills, set goals and reflect on choices and consequences.
• Promote positive behaviour, responsibility and engagement with support.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Follow safeguarding, information-sharing and service procedures.
• Communicate any concerns appropriately to Aquarius staff.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is approachable, patient and reliable, with an interest in supporting young people and making a positive difference.

You’ll be comfortable working in community settings and able to build rapport with young people while maintaining clear professional boundaries. You’ll communicate in a respectful and non-judgemental way and understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.

You’ll be willing to work as part of a team, follow guidance from experienced practitioners and reflect on your own approach. An interest in criminal justice, youth offending, substance use or recovery would be particularly welcome.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounts from various schemes

• Training and personal development

• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

• Free induction and role-specific training

• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision

• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence

• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

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: [email protected] 

How to apply 

If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. 

Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

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