Support Time & Recovery Navigator

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Time & Recovery Navigator to join our Reconnect team in South Yorkshire.

Salary -This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £29,263 to £33,510 depending on experience

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Support Time & Recovery Navigator your responsibilities will vary. You will  

• part of an extended team working across a Liaison & Diversion and Reconnect service. The key principles of the role are to liaise with a wide range of services such as the police, probation, the court and legal services as well as both inpatient and community health and social care services. 

• be involved in the daily support of children and adults, including those from hard-to-reach communities to engage and navigate through the Criminal Justice System. 

• you will provide practical support to individuals, maintaining a programme of support, working with their families, advocating and enabling access to agencies including probation services, community-based organisations, clinics, courts, mental health services and hospitals. 

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

Practice Plus Group are the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Qualifications and skills required:

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and/or Social Care or equivalent experience. 

Experience of working with service users, face to face, with a variety of health needs.  

Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working  

A non-judgmental and compassionate approach  

Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.