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!