Waythrough
Reconnect Navigator
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Reconnect Navigator – Reconnected to Health
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About the Role
Location: HMP Northumberland, Wansbeck Rd, Morpeth, NE65 9XG
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00–16:00)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240 Starting salary depends on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and the Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social care charities in England.
- Supports 125,000+ people annually through nearly 200 services
- Backed by 3,500+ staff and volunteers
Join us to make a real difference in communities by supporting people facing challenges in mental health, substance misuse, housing, or domestic abuse.
This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to form meaningful relationships and drive lasting positive change.
About the Role – Reconnected to Health
Waythrough partners with Spectrum Community Health CIC and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust to deliver recovery services across all seven North East prison establishments.
Within the prison healthcare system, we provide:
- Recovery coordination
- Psychosocial interventions
- Continuity of care planning
We work both in prisons and within community mental health services, fostering strong links with North East drug and alcohol support networks.
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As a Reconnect Navigator, you will help individuals preparing to leave prison overcome health-related barriers, build positive community connections, and access the necessary support for a sustainable recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of service users preparing for release from prison
- Develop person-centred recovery plans
- Support access to healthcare, recovery, and community services
- Collaborate with prisons, probation services, healthcare teams, and community organisations
- Promote continuity of care and positive recovery outcomes
- Maintain accurate records and comply with prison and organisational policies
- Contribute to a resilient, recovery-focused working environment
Requirements
- UK driving licence (must be valid)
- Own transport
Essential Qualifications And Skills
- Preferred: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or commitment to working towards)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to produce assessments, recovery plans, and risk management plans
Knowledge and Experience
- Understanding of substance misuse interventions (MI, PSIs, CBT, ITEP, brief interventions)
- Familiarity with recovery models and partners who support people in this field
- Experience supporting individuals with complex needs
- Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management approaches
- Ability to work collateral with partner agencies and stakeholders
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What We Offer
At Waythrough, we value our staff and provide a comprehensive benefits package:
- Annual Leave: 27 days (rising to 32 after 1-year tenure) + bank holidays
- Pension Scheme: 4.5% employer contribution (matchable up to 6.5%)
- Life Assurance: 3x annual salary
- Enhanced Sick Pay & Family-Friendly Pay
- Birthday Leave: Plus option to buy up to 5 extra annual leave days
- Professional Fee Reimbursement for relevant qualifications
- 24/7 Online GP access & Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and reward programmes via Way to Go and Aspirations portals
- £500 ‘Recommend a Friend’ referral bonus
- Cycle to Work scheme & Credit Union membership
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts (Extras and Tickets for Good)
- Free will writing services and annual wellbeing initiatives
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer, actively encouraging applications from all backgrounds—especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
Signed up to the Disability Confidence Scheme, we welcome applicants with or without disabilities and will arrange any necessary adjustments to ensure fair recruitment.
If you require support to apply, please contact our recruitment team for assistance.
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