Waythrough
Reconnect Navigator
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Reconnect Navigator – Reconnected to Health
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Location
HMP Northumberland, Wansbeck Rd, Morpeth, NE65 9XG
Working Hours
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00)
Contract & Salary
Contract type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240 Note: The listed salary reflects full earning potential. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was established in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, creating one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Together, we support around 125,000 people every year through nearly 200 services—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, and more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing, or domestic abuse. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the Role
We are proud to be part of Reconnected to Health, delivering drug and alcohol recovery services across all seven North East prison establishments in partnership with:
- Spectrum Community Health CIC
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Within the prison healthcare system, we provide:
- Recovery coordination
- Psychosocial interventions
- Continuity of care planning
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Working closely with community services nationwide, we help men and women in custody adapt, recover, and reintegrate successfully.
As a Reconnect Navigator™, you will:
- Support individuals preparing to leave prison by helping them overcome health-related barriers
- Build positive community connections
- Ensure access to the support needed for recovery and wellbeing
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
- Work collaboratively with prisons, probation, healthcare teams, and community organisations
- Promote continuity of care and positive recovery outcomes
- Maintain accurate records and follow organisational/prison procedures
- Contribute to a positive and recovery-focused environment
Requirements
Access & Licences
- Full valid UK driving licence
- Access to own vehicle (essential for this role)
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent, or willingness to work towards)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes
- Ability to complete assessments, recovery plans, and risk management plans
Knowledge & Experience
- Understanding of interventions including:
- MI (Motivational Interviewing)
- PSIs (Psychosocial Interventions)
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- ITEP (Integrated Treatment Effectiveness Programme)
- Brief Interventions (for substance misuse)
- Knowledge of substance misuse, recovery models, and recovery planning
- Experience supporting individuals with complex needs
- Familiarity with safeguarding and risk management
- Ability to work effectively with partner agencies and stakeholders
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What We Offer
At Waythrough, we value the people who make a real difference every day. Join us and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package alongside your meaningful work:
✅ 27 days’ annual leave (rising to 32 after 1 year, plus bank holidays) ✅ Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% ✅ Life assurance (up to 3× annual salary) ✅ Enhanced sick pay & family-friendly policies ✅ Birthday leave + option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave ✅ Professional Fee Reimbursement for relevant qualifications ✅ 24/7 online GP access & Employee Assistance Programme ✅ Recognition & rewards via Way to Go & Aspirations portals ✅ £500 Recommend a Friend bonus ✅ Cycle to Work Scheme & Credit Union membership
Wellbeing & Discounts
✅ Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts & Ticket for Good ✅ Free will writing service ✅ Year-round wellbeing initiatives
Inclusion & Accessibility
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer, committed to supporting applicants from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we address.
- Disability Confident Scheme signatory – we welcome all applicants and provide adjustments where needed.
- If you need additional support to apply, please contact our recruitment team.
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