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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 and Recovery Navigator to join our team in North Yorkshire.LocationScarborough Police Station - some travel may be required.

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This position is full time, working 37.5 hours per week and you will receive a

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of £29,264 to £33,510 depending on

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Hours8am - 6pm over a 7 day period (37.5 hours per week)Candidates 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 and Recovery Navigator, your responsibilities will vary. You will:be part of an extended team working across Liaison & Diversion serviceliaise with a wide range of services such as the police, probation, courts and legal services as well as both inpatient and community health and social care servicesinvolved in the daily support of people in touch with children and adults, including those from hard-to-reach communities to engage and navigate through the Criminal Justice Systemsupport access to the full scope of identified health needs, including substance misuse (alcohol and drugs), mental and physical health, homelessness, learning disabilities, exploitation, safeguarding and social care issuesprovide 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 hospitalsHow 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 teamPractice 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

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

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to the individuals involved.

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, skills and

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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 workingExcellent communication skills and ability to gain appropriate level of consentUnderstanding of clinical governance, health and safetyKnowledge of evidence based practice, health promotion, NICE guidelinesProactive problem solving skillsFlexible attitude to working arrangementsMotivated as an individual and when working in a teamPatient centred values and ability to promote service user involvementOur 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
04 November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£33,510 a year £29,264 to £33,510

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
12473-2

Job location
sHawker HouseNapier Court, 5-6 Napier RoadReadingBerkshireRG1 8BW

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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 and Recovery Navigator to join our team in North Yorkshire.LocationScarborough Police Station - some travel may be required.

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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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