We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Recovery Resettlement Specialist to join our Recovery Directorate as part of the Recovery Support and Recovery Housing Team. This is a vital role supporting Forward Trust service users, including those with complex needs, who are engaged in a recovery pathway, helping them to transition, thrive, and settle back into the community.
Our approach is person-centred, ensuring every individual has access to holistic, multidisciplinary support tailored to their needs. You will work closely with service users, colleagues, and external partners to sustain recovery, support tenancy sustainment, and enable individuals to fulfil their potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide recovery and housing-related support to service users across varying levels of complexity.
- Use housing and tenancy sustainment knowledge to deliver tailored interventions.
- Work collaboratively across Forward Trust services and with external partners to ensure continuity of care.
- Support individuals with substance use disorders and complex needs, including those within the Criminal Justice System.
- Enhance access to treatment services and provide additional guidance to meet holistic needs.
- Build and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with partner agencies and internal colleagues.
- Meet service targets set by Forward and line management.
- Work flexibly, including some ‘out of office’ hours, to ensure continuity of service delivery.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have knowledge and experience in housing and tenancy sustainment.
- Understand the challenges faced by individuals in recovery, including those with complex needs.
- Be skilled in working with probation and within the Criminal Justice System.
- Demonstrate flexibility and resilience to adapt to changing demand across services.
- Be able to work independently while maintaining open communication with management.
- Be committed to a person-centred, recovery-focused approach.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with service users and partner agencies.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to end the advert early if we find the suitable candidate.