Recovery Navigator - Reconnect to Health
Location: HMP Holme House, Holme House Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2QU ( Outreach work also required as part of this role ).
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week 8am-4pm Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03
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.
About the role
Waythrough is proud to be a delivery partner within Reconnected to Health, providing drug and alcohol recovery services across all seven North East prison establishments. Led by Spectrum Community Health CIC, the partnership brings together Spectrum, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust and Waythrough to deliver holistic, collaborative care to people in custody.
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Reconnect Navigator to join our team at HMP Holme House, supporting people as they prepare to leave prison and transition back into their local communities.
You will work with individuals throughout their recovery journey, providing collaborative recovery planning and case management to help them overcome barriers, access the right support and build positive, sustainable connections beyond prison. Working closely with prison colleagues, community drug and alcohol services, families and voluntary organisations, you will help people build on their strengths, develop their recovery capital and access opportunities that support their health, wellbeing and long-term recovery.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, supporting people to rebuild their lives and successfully reconnect with their communities. The role can be fast-paced and involve managing a complex caseload, so we are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and committed to achieving positive outcomes.
Please note: This role is based at HMP Holme House and involves outreach work within the community. You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
What you will do
Manage a caseload of individuals who require additional support before and immediately after release from prison, coordinating care with internal teams, community agencies and families where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with service users to develop personalised recovery plans that identify their strengths, needs and support networks.
Help individuals access community services, recovery opportunities, mutual aid groups, peer support and other resources to support their transition from prison.
Build effective relationships with community drug and alcohol services, voluntary organisations and other key partners to improve continuity of care.
Coordinate information sharing between prison teams, community services and relevant professionals to support effective risk management and positive outcomes.
Complete assessments, risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.
Promote engagement with wider health and wellbeing services, including mental health support, smoking cessation and blood-borne virus testing and treatment.
Support positive family involvement in recovery, helping to reduce the impact of drug and…