Recovery Navigator

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Ashington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fees

GP access 24/7

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Discounts

Will writing

Job summary

Waythrough invites applications for a Recovery Navigator position within the Northumberland Recovery Partnership. The role involves managing a caseload, developing personalised recovery plans, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to support drug and alcohol recovery journeys.

You will conduct assessments, deliver motivational and CBT-informed interventions, and help service users access education, vocational training and community resources while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Experience in recovery planning, risk management or safeguarding.
• Knowledge of interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Psychosocial Interventions and CBT.
• Ability to work flexibly across operational sites, including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
• Conduct triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify needs and risks.
• Provide one-to-one support sessions and deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions.
• Facilitate access to treatment, support services and community resources.
• Lead case management, including risk assessments and safeguarding plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recovery Navigator

Recovery Navigator - Northumberland Recovery Partnership

Location: Greenacres, Ashington, NE63 8BLWorking Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am -4:30pmContract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877.80 - £34,240

About Waythrough

Make a real difference in your community

As a Recovery Navigator at the Northumberland Recovery Partnership, you will play a vital role in supporting and guiding individuals throughout their recovery journey from substance misuse. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to individuals accessing support for drug and alcohol use, from initial assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery.

You will build strong, supportive relationships with service users, offering encouragement, motivation and person-centred support to help individuals achieve positive outcomes and increase their recovery and social capital within the community.

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of service users, developing, implementing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
• Conduct triage, screening and comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs and risks.
• Provide one-to-one support sessions and deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, including motivational interviewing and CBT-informed approaches.
• Facilitate access to treatment, support services and community resources, including counselling, education, vocational training and peer support opportunities.
• Lead effective case management, including risk assessments, safeguarding plans and risk management processes, ensuring accurate use of online case management systems.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, families and multi-disciplinary teams to support progression from engagement through to self-sustained recovery.
• Develop and deliver group work and tailored recovery programmes that meet local needs.
• Support harm reduction initiatives, including drug screening, BBV testing, immunisation provision and community needle exchange services where appropriate.
• Monitor and review service user progress, adapting recovery plans to meet changing needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports and documentation in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Promote visible recovery within the service and encourage positive family and peer involvement throughout recovery journeys.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Relevant professional qualification in addiction studies, counselling, social work or a therapeutic discipline (desirable).
• Experience or understanding of recovery planning, risk management and safeguarding practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to deliver interventions such as Brief Interventions, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychosocial Interventions (PSIs), CBT and ITEP.
• Understanding of harm reduction approaches relating to substance misuse.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and motivate individuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external professionals and partner agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes and experience using case management systems.
• Ability to work flexibly across operational sites, including occasional evening and weekend working where required.

What We Offer

• 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 Goand Aspirations portals
• £500Recommend 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

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-09-25