Job Title: Substance Misuse Recovery Navigator
Location: North London (Predominantly covering Harrow and Barnet/Enfield and Haringey/Camden and Islington probation offices)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,154 - £30,742 per annum (competitive)
Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for a Recovery Navigator role within our client's Dependency and Recovery Services, offering an opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to helping individuals overcome the cycles of crime and addiction.
For over 30 years, they have been empowering people to build positive and productive lives, no matter their past. Their belief in the potential for lasting change has supported thousands to secure employment, reconnect with family and friends, and establish a sense of community.
About the Role:
As a Recovery Navigator, you will work within a flexible, multi-disciplinary team across various community delivery sites. Your role will involve managing a diverse caseload of adult male prison leavers and those on community orders within Probation services. Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing action plans and guiding individuals on their recovery journey.
- Building trust and providing continuous support and signposting.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments and creating collaborative action plans.
- Delivering structured one-to-one, group work, and virtual sessions.
- Maintaining accurate records and adhering to set targets.
- Providing a range of support and interventions across all complexity levels.
- You will also enhance access to treatment and support for those on probation, addressing substance use disorders alongside other mental health issues and complex needs.
Opportunities for Specialisation:
- Some Recovery Navigators will have the chance to become subject matter experts in specific vulnerable groups (e.g., BAME) or needs (e.g., chemsex), offering support to colleagues across the team.
Requirements:
- Knowledge and experience in the criminal justice sector.
- Extensive experience in the substance misuse field or related areas.
- Proven ability to manage high caseloads and conduct risk assessments.
- Experience in delivering one-to-one and group interventions using motivational and trauma-informed approaches.
- Ability to work effectively with key partners to achieve successful outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills, effective time management, and the ability to meet targets.
- Understanding of equal opportunity principles and GDPR requirements, including client confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills with diverse populations.
- Relevant qualification (Level 3 in substance misuse or related field) or comparable experience.
- Proactivity, resilience, adaptability, confidence, teamwork, and openness to feedback.
What They Offer:
- Training opportunities and career development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme (employer matched contributions up to 6% in the first two years and up to 9% thereafter)
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
Additional Information:
- Some flexibility may be required for occasional out-of-office work, but the role is predominantly Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00.
- Attendance at our head office may be required for training.
- Enhanced vetting by HMPSS is required.
Join our client in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals striving for positive change. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel to be part of our client's dedicated team.
