Job Description

Join Us in Making a Difference - Recovery Navigator, Access Mental Health across Wiltshire

Salisbury | Full time | 26,968.50 - 27,787.50 pa

About Us

Our Vision in Alabare is a Society where everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. With a dedicated team, strong community partnerships, and a bold vision, we are transforming lives every day.

Alabare is seeking a compassionate and proactive Recovery Navigator to join our team, reporting to the Senior Recovery Navigator. This role will involve working directly with individuals experiencing moderate to serious mental health needs, supporting them to connect with their community, build resilience, and improve their wellbeing within a Psychologically, Adversity, and Trauma-Informed framework. The Recovery Navigator will work collaboratively with Individuals, GPs, and other health and care professionals to deliver tailored support.

The Role

As a Recovery Navigator, you will be instrumental in providing direct, person-centred support to individuals in Wiltshire experiencing moderate to serious mental health needs. You will work collaboratively within an integrated partnership. Your key focus will be on empowering Individuals to connect with their communities, build their resilience, and achieve improved wellbeing through tailored support and effective navigation of available resources. Operating within a Psychologically, Adversity, and Trauma-Informed framework, you will build trusting relationships with individuals, work alongside them to develop and implement recovery-focused support plans, and advocate for their needs within the wider health and social care system.

For a full job description on this and other vacancies please visit our website www.alabare.co.uk / jobs

Working across Wiltshire with offices in Salisbury and North Wiltshire working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00, mixed shifts.

Experience and understanding of living with and managing mental health issues or supporting someone in emotional distress, including understanding the barriers to meaningful living. To have a strong understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems. To have broad knowledge and awareness of local and national government initiatives in mental health services. Demonstrate an understanding of social exclusion and the recovery approach. Have an understanding of substance misuse and self harm. Have an understanding of service users with additional needs. Ability to work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to respond to service users' needs Ability to produce clear, concise reports and records. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload. Be calm in a crisis and have a methodical approach to problem solving. Competent IT skills with the ability to record information accurately. Car driver required with access to a road worthy vehicle and business insurance.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making real change Work with a passionate, supportive team Enjoy flexible working and a culture that values well-being through Employee Assistance Programme - Mindful Employer
Closing date for applications 31st January 2026

Interviews date flexible

Please note we do not offer sponsorship.

Alabare are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all our service users, this includes developing, implementing and maintaining effective recruitment policies and procedures to promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Before commencing employment, the HR Department undertakes pre-employment checks on all applicants who have been offered a job with the Charity. These checks include an Enhanced DBS, which will be renewed every 3 years, the right to live and work in the UK, as well as two satisfactory references.

All staff will be required to complete training on Safeguarding Adults and Young People within their first week of employment.

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Please visit our website for more information on our benefits and to download an application form. www.alabare.co.uk/about/jobs

Disclaimer

Please note you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret that we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.83-14.25 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Are you currently living in the United Kingdom with the ability to commute.
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence with access to road worthy vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salisbury (Wiltshire)