South West Recovery Navigator (Predominantly Merton Probation) FTC 12 Months Location: London Salary: £25,207 Vacancy Type: Contract Advertising End Date: 26 Mar 2026 About The Role As a Recovery Navigator in the Dependency and Recovery Service, you ll play a vital role in helping people on probation build and sustain recovery from substance misuse. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary, hybrid team, you ll support predominately Wandsworth clients but will also be expected to support individuals in the Kingston, Richmond and Hounslow, Merton, and Sutton probation area. Your role is to help bridge the gap between probation and community treatment services : improving engagement, providing advocacy, and offering practical, motivational, and timebound interventions that support long-term recovery and reduce re-offending. Key Responsibilities As a Recovery Navigator, you will: Manage a caseload of adult male clients (prison leavers and those on community orders) Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop collaborative action plans Deliver 1:1 support, group sessions, and virtual interventions Provide advocacy and practical assistance, including referrals, form-filling, and attending appointments Offer advice, guidance, and information to empower clients to take control of their recovery journey Work closely with treatment providers, probation staff, and local partners to ensure seamless support Maintain accurate and timely case records and data for reporting purposes Help