Recovery Navigator

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forward Trust in London is seeking a Recovery Navigator to work with adult male prison leavers and individuals on community orders, across multiple London boroughs. This in-person, community-based role focuses on assessments, tailored support, and facilitating access to treatment.

You will build partnerships, maintain records, and deliver one-to-one and group interventions, including virtual sessions, while travelling between sites to meet clients where they are.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with substance misuse or complex needs.
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills.
• Flexible, proactive approach and commitment to empowering others.
• Ability to work across multiple sites within London.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of adults exiting prison and those on community orders; providing tailored support to engage with treatment and sustain change.
• Completing assessments and creating collaborative action plans.
• Delivering one-to-one and group interventions (including virtual sessions).
• Maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Offering practical support and advocacy, from referrals to appointments and liaising with partner agencies.
• Providing advice, guidance and information to empower individuals to act and progress.

Skills

Substance misuse support

Communication

Partnership building

Flexible / proactive approach

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people on probation rebuild their lives and navigate recovery? Join The Forward Trust as a Recovery Navigator, working as part of a flexible, multi-disciplinary team making a real difference across London.

As a Recovery Navigator, you’ll be based within the boroughs of Ealing & Hillingdon, Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster, travelling between local probation delivery units as part of your day-to-day work.

This is an in-person, community-based role, giving you the opportunity to meet clients face-to-face, build trust, and help them access the services they need.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll manage a diverse caseload of adult male prison leavers and those on community orders, providing tailored support to help them engage with treatment and sustain positive change. Your responsibilities will include:
• Completing comprehensive assessments and creating collaborative action plans
• Delivering one-to-one and group interventions (including virtual sessions)
• Maintaining accurate and timely records
• Offering practical support and advocacy, from completing referral forms and attending appointments to liaising with partner agencies
• Providing advice, guidance and information that empowers individuals to act and progress
• Delivering motivational interventions to build recovery skills and confidence

About the Service

The London Dependency and Recovery Service is designed to bridge the gap between probation and community substance misuse services. Rather than duplicating existing provision, our goal is to ensure access and sustained engagement with statutory and community partners, supporting individuals towards controlled dependent behaviour or abstinence and ultimately reducing re-offending.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with substance misuse or complex needs
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills
• A flexible, proactive approach and commitment to empowering others
• Ability to work across multiple sites within London

At Forward, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. You’ll receive ongoing training, the chance to specialise, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

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