Recovery Navigator

The post holder will deliver and contribute to the development of an innovative recovery programme which will offer a range of support to address what matters to the client e.g. housing, benefits, welfare etc.

This challenging role will involve delivering practical, bespoke interventions both in person and through a wide network of partner agencies that support people away from substance misuse and violence and towards a safer, healthier and more productive lifestyle.

Hold a case-load and respect service user confidentiality and adhere to GDPR principles

Assist with the on-going development of the service model to ensure that service users gain the maximum benefit from Navigator interventions.

Provide a consistent support role to the individual to navigate through all the various services but ultimately advocating for the individual where they need to, and to support the individual to become independent too.

Ensure the service is well known, visible and accessible to potential beneficiaries.

Actively research and network with other relevant organisations working in the local area. To build personal and strong partnerships with them, ensuring Navigator is able to offer as diverse sign posting options as possible, such as housing support, welfare support, social care etc. so we are addressing those social determinants of health which often are the basics to put in place before we can then address complex misuse issues.

Actively participate in staff meetings, session evaluations, supervision/reviews and planning sessions, and to participate in Navigator’s development by feeding back to Line manager and governance groups on the needs of the service user group and the on-going development of the service.

Assist in maintaining good working relations with Navigator’s stakeholders, project partners and with other agencies and to represent Recovery/Social Navigators at external meetings and in the media as required.

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.