Substance Misuse Recovery Worker
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 hereAre 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 recoveryExperience 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 SessionsBuild 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