Substance Misuse Recovery Worker

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

Job summary

An established and highly regarded charity is seeking a passionate Recovery Navigator to support male offenders in their recovery journey. This full-time role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system. You will provide essential support and advocacy, conduct risk assessments, and deliver both individual and group sessions. With extensive training provided, you will be equipped to build effective relationships and work closely with prison staff and substance misuse services. If you are eager to contribute to meaningful change, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with substance misuse, addiction, or recovery.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system and offenders.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advocacy for inmates in recovery.
• Conduct substance misuse risk assessments and support plans.
• Deliver 1:1 and group sessions to facilitate recovery.

Skills

Substance Misuse Support

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System

Advocacy Skills

Communication Skills

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 a 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
• if in recovery themself, min 3 years in full recovery

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

• Providing Support And Advocacy,
• 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!