Recovery Navigator

Recovery Navigator Location: East London. Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, Barking, Dagenham and Havering Salary: £25,207 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 18th May 2026 We re looking for a Recovery Navigator to join Forward Trust s Dependency and Recovery Services. This is a frontline role working within probation delivery units across East London (Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, Barking, Dagenham and Havering), bridging the gap between probation services and substance misuse treatment. You ll carry a diverse caseload of men on probation including prison leavers and those on community orders supporting them to engage in recovery, reduce reoffending, and build more stable lives. The role involves: Completing comprehensive assessments and creating collaborative SMART action plans. Delivering 1:1 and group interventions, both in-person and virtually, to empower individuals on their recovery journey. Providing practical support and advocacy from attending appointments to helping with referrals and making calls on behalf of clients. Offering clear advice and information in accessible ways to enable informed choices. Supporting individuals with varying complexity of needs from highly motivated clients maintaining recovery to those with dual diagnosis and low engagement. Building strong partnerships with probation staff, treatment providers and other agencies to ensure continuity of care. Maintaining accurate and timely case records, ensuring ..... full job details .....