Support Time & Recovery Navigator in Reading inReading PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEThis is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Time & Recovery Navigator to join our Reconnect team in South Yorkshire.

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-This position is full time and you will receive a

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of £29,263 to £33,510 depending on

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Location-South Yorkshire - Doncaster. -How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to

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your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job
As a Support Time & Recovery Navigator your responsibilities will vary. You willpart of an extended team working across a Liaison & Diversion and Reconnect service. The key principles of the role are to liaise with a wide range of services such as the police, probation, the court and legal services as well as both inpatient and community health and social care services.be involved in the daily support of children and adults, including those from hard-to-reach communities to engage and navigate through the Criminal Justice System.you will provide practical support to individuals, maintaining a programme of support, working with their families, advocating and enabling access to agencies including probation services, community-based organisations, clinics, courts, mental health services and hospitals.If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and

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, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.It doesnt stop therewe also offer:Discounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us
Practice Plus Group are the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful

Experience
to the individuals involved.Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:we treat patients as they would like to be treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better together

Qualifications
and skills required:Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and/or Social Care or equivalent

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of working with service users, face to face, with a variety of health needs.Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency workingA non-judgmental and compassionate approachOur person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.

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Date posted
28 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£33,510 a year £29,263 to £33,510

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
12620-3

Job location
sHawker HouseNapier Court, 5-6 Napier RoadReadingBerkshireRG1 8BWBarclay Court,Heavens WalkDoncaster,Yorkshire,DN45HZ

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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEThis is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Time & Recovery Navigator to join our Reconnect team in South Yorkshire.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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