Recovery Navigator
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Recovery Navigator
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Yardley, Birmingham
£12.85 per hour | Full-Time | On-site
Posted: Friday 1st May 2026 | Closing: Saturday 16th May 2026
Reference: 85695
Job Description
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in east Birmingham? This particular service supports individuals to actively progress along their mental health recovery journey through support planning, proactive keyworking, the delivery of structured courses, therapeutic activities and signposting to appropriate services.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs.
We are looking for person centred individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will work with a caseload of service users to develop individual recovery plans and coordinate a package of support which will enhance their quality of life and provide opportunities for greater social inclusion within the wider community.
You will engage with service users to build trusting, therapeutic relationships and use a psychologically minded approach whilst maintaining professional boundaries and working within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Recovery Model to encourage positive mental health and coping skills.
Our timetable of structured courses and therapeutic activities is updated every three months and new or alternative sessions will always be considered. We have a particular interest in applicants who have experience delivering Mental Health Management, Psycho-education and Positive Lifestyle themed sessions.
This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy.
Requirements
- Commitment to person-centred care
- Ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships
- Experience or interest in delivering structured courses and therapeutic activities
- Psychologically minded approach
- Ability to work within a recovery model
- Excellent communication and keyworking skills
Benefits
- Probationary bonus
- Pension contributions
- 28 days annual leave
- Company paid enhanced DBS
- Training towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website using the vacancy reference number 85695. Alternatively, download the application form and email it to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with the subject line 'Recovery Navigator Ref: 85695'. Applications are reviewed as received. The closing date is Saturday 16th May 2026. If you have not heard within 10 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and Investors in People Gold.
Note: This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.