Reconnect Navigator
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About the role
Waythrough is proud to be a provider within Reconnected to Health, delivering a drug and alcohol recovery service across all seven North East Prison establishments. Led by Spectrum Community Health CIC, Reconnected to Health is delivered by Spectrum, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust and Waythrough to provide holistic, collaborative care to men and women in custody across the region. We provide drug and alcohol recovery co-ordination, psychosocial interventions, and continuity of care planning within the integrated prison healthcare system. We work with community services throughout the country and have excellent links with all Northeast community drug and alcohol services. Reconnected to Health offers support to residents within a secure setting to recover from drug and/or alcohol dependence. The aim of the Healthcare Navigation Reconnect Service is to reduce health related barriers that directly impact on the individual's engagement prior to, and upon leaving prison; to reduce health inequalities and address the health and wellbeing of low to medium risk of offending behaviours. As an Reconnect Navigator, you will promote continuity of care support for those leaving prison, encouraging positive and sustainable connections for service users within their local communities and building recovery capital assets. Please note it is required that you have a full valid UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle for this role.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
- Sound understanding and competence of interventions including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
- Knowledge of the substance misuse field, models of recovery and issues relating to recovery planning.
- Ability to carry out assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans
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Additional Information
Reconnect Navigator - Reconnected to Health Hours: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday between 08:00 - 16:00 Location: HMP Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2QU - Outreach work within the community is also required as part of this role. Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
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