Charles Hunter Associates

Recovery Worker Substance Misuse

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


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!


  • Duration: Permanent
  • Rate: £24000 - £26000 per annum + + Full Training, Monday to Friday working
  • Location: East Riding of Yorkshire, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Other
  • Recruiter: Charles Hunter Associates
  • Contact: Mark Beaver
  • Tel: 0118 948 5555
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2025-04-15 10:20:30 -

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