Recovery Navigator - East Kent
Location: East Kent
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
About The Role
Do you believe recovery is more than treatment, its about rebuilding lives?
Were looking for a Recovery Navigator based in East Kent to join our Recovery Support Team, supporting people with complex needs to transition, thrive and settle back into the community.
This is a varied, people-focused role where youll work across Forward Trust services in East Kent, using a person-centred, holistic approach to help individuals sustain long-term recovery and reach their potential.
What youll be doing
1. Deliver tailored, inclusive recovery support through 1:1 work, group sessions and interventions
2. Complete robust assessments and co-create bespoke recovery plans
3. Support service users with complex, co-occurring needs alongside substance use
4. Work in partnership with internal teams and external agencies across East Kent (housing, probation, DWP, rehabs)
5. Facilitate and contribute to Forward Trusts online day programme
6. Promote and support Forward Connect activities, events and reunions
7. Support peer mentors and volunteers, helping build strong recovery communities
8. Keep accurate records, manage caseloads and meet agreed targets