Recovery Navigator

Charles Hunter Associates; York; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and highly regarded charity seeks a dedicated Recovery Navigator to support male offenders in a prison setting. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals recovering from substance misuse. You will be responsible for providing advocacy, guidance, and support to inmates, helping them navigate their recovery journey. With extensive training provided, you will feel equipped to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with prison staff and substance misuse services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the criminal justice system, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with substance misuse or addiction is essential.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advocacy for inmates in recovery.
• Complete substance misuse risk assessments and support plans.

Skills

Experience with substance misuse

Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Advocacy skills

Effective communication

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Are you passionate about working with people in the criminal justice system or supporting those in recovery? Would you like to work with an established and highly regarded specialist charity? Apply here!

Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.

I am looking to recruit a Recovery Navigator or Recovery Support Worker to work for a charity based within a prison in York for male offenders.

The Recovery Navigator is a permanent full-time post paying £24,000 - £26,000 per annum working a Monday to Friday pattern (9am-5pm). You will receive extensive induction and training so you feel comfortable and safe as a key holder.

The successful candidate must have:

• Experience working with substance misuse, addiction, or recovery
• Experience of the criminal justice system and/or offenders
• Driving License and vehicle (due to location of the prison)
• Available to start within 4 weeks

The Recovery Navigator will work with inmates who are at various stages of recovery from substance misuse, and your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Provide support and advocacy
• Offer advice and guidance to relevant resources available
• Complete substance misuse risk assessments and support plans
• Deliver 1:1 and group sessions
• Build positive and effective relationships with positive communication
• Work closely with prison staff and substance misuse services

If you are looking for an exciting role, please apply now!