Independent Prescriber

Vacancy Name Independent Prescriber
Vacancy No VN5243
Employment Type Permanent

Independent prescriber, Full time, Permanent.
Location: Portland House, Sheffield, S3 8UG
Working 37 hours per week – role may include some evening work, this can be discussed at interview.

Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse?

We are seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our team in Sheffield and make a meaningful impact in people’s lives, their families and communities. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Independent Prescriber to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, a strong knowledge of pharmacology, and the ability to autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage patient care. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and ensure the highest standards of care.

Key Requirements:Independent Prescriber qualification
RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)
Experience of working within substance misuse (desirable)

We are one of the largest complex integrated treatment services in England. We operate an MDT model and there is real opportunity to work within a fantastic supportive team, including a mental health nurse offering specific interventions to support people, making a real difference to the lives of those in our community.

We have a strong ethos around staff development, with protected CPD time being offered, as well as individual and group supervision. All clinical services are supported by an experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary central clinical department.

Salary Period Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range £40,440 – £58,190
DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date 27th August 2025

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Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator

Vacancy No VN5184
Employment Type Permanent
Hours Per Week 37.00
Work Pattern Includes weekends & evenings
Location Portland House
Location Region South Yorkshire
Location City Sheffield
Location Postal Code S3 8UG

Criminal Justice Recovery Navigator – Permanent
Based at Portland House however the successful candidate will be working between multiple sites around Sheffield including; police stations, custody suites, prisons etc.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, this can be discussed at interview.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires both, police and prison vetting.

About the role…
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Navigator with a Criminal Justice focus to join the team.  The team provides support and advice for individuals in a variety of Criminal Justice settings who are experiencing problematic substance use, to promote harm reduction, encourage ownership and promote positive change for the individual, their families, and the wider community.

In a multi-disciplinary approach working with partner agencies such as the Police, Probation, the Learning and Diversion team, Prisons, and many others, you will provide a targeted approach for service users, from harm reduction, brief interventions through to structured treatment, ensuring that every recovery journey is tailored to the individuals’ priorities, you will be working across a variety of Criminal Justice, such as Police custody, Courts and Secure estates. You will take a “whole person” holistic approach, ensuring that each individual’s package of support is personal, flexible and realistic, that it encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, not just their substance use, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every individual.

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their full potential. By joining our teams of passionate, enthusiastic, and committed individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen.  You can really make the difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.

About you…

• Experience of working in this field is not essential however applicants will be asked to demonstrate an understanding of the wider issues surrounding substance misuse.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding off the criminal justice system.
• Driving license preferred but not essential.

View the Criminal Justice Navigator specification.

Salary Period Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range £24,240 to 30,790
DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Both
Driving licence required for role? Yes
Applications Close Date 29 Aug 2025

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Recovery Navigator

Vacancy No VN5415
Employment Type Permanent
Hours Per Week 37.00
Work Pattern Monday to Friday

Recovery Navigator – Based in Sheffield
Full time, permanent – 37 hours per week.

About the role…
As a Recovery Navigator, you’ll play a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery, offering tailored support, and coordinating services for their well-being. If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, join us in this impactful position. In our team we support those with a dependency to alcohol and opiates – this is an extremely rewarding role!

Day to day duties include:

• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualities and qualifications:

• The successful applicant must have some experience within substance misuse, recovery support or a similar type of role.
• Compassion and kindness to provide effective support and care to service users.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations and maintain a positive outlook.

To view the full job description and person specification for this role, please click here.

Vacancy Salary Range £24,500 – 30,790
DBS Requirement Enhanced
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date 24 Aug 2025

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Recovery Navigator – Core Team

Permanent – Full time, 37 hours per week
Located at Portland House.

About Us
An exciting opportunity is available within our Fast Track team. We complete comprehensive assessments with individuals then deliver psycho-social interventions and support them to build their recovery capitol. We support a range of adults with various substance related issues including alcohol, non-opiates, OTC medication and recreational drugs. At Likewise, we provide information, advice, and professional support to empower individuals to make healthier choices regarding alcohol and drug use. Our mission is to enhance safety and promote recovery through a comprehensive range of services, delivered by experienced local providers, ensuring no one is left without the assistance they need, no matter the complexity of their needs.

Likewise, is commissioned by Sheffield City Council and strives to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can develop essential life skills, regain confidence, and achieve lasting recovery. We believe in helping our service users reintegrate into society as active, contributing citizens.

About the Role
We are excited to be able to recruit more recovery navigators to join our expanding service to work within our Core Team and Fast Track team.
This will be working with service users presenting with opiates, alcohol or non opiates use.

Recovery Navigator – Core Team
Permanent – Full time, 37 hours per week
Located at Portland House.

About Us
An exciting opportunity is available within our Fast Track team. We complete comprehensive assessments with individuals then deliver psycho-social interventions and support them to build their recovery capitol. We support a range of adults with various substance related issues including alcohol, non-opiates, OTC medication and recreational drugs. At Likewise, we provide information, advice, and professional support to empower individuals to make healthier choices regarding alcohol and drug use. Our mission is to enhance safety and promote recovery through a comprehensive range of services, delivered by experienced local providers, ensuring no one is left without the assistance they need, no matter the complexity of their needs.

Likewise, is commissioned by Sheffield City Council and strives to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can develop essential life skills, regain confidence, and achieve lasting recovery. We believe in helping our service users reintegrate into society as active, contributing citizens.

About the Role
We are excited to be able to recruit more recovery navigators to join our expanding service to work within our Core Team and Fast Track team.
This will be working with service users presenting with opiates, alcohol or non opiates use.

     Key Duties-

• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals
• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals

‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’

**Please note we reserve the right to close this role early if the correct calibre of applicants is received**

About you

Whether you come from a strong background in the substance misuse sector, have experience in mental health support, have a history in the criminal justice field, or possess a relevant academic background, we welcome you to join our diverse team. We believe that various experiences contribute to our comprehensive support and care mission. Specifically, we are seeking individuals with one or more of the following professional experiences:

Substance misuse background
Mental health background
Criminal justice background
A relevant academic background such as Criminology, Psychology, Law or Sociology
A strong portfolio of volunteering in a similar role
Case management experience and the ability to manage expectations in this emotionally demanding role are highly valued for their contributions to our mission of consistent, high-quality care.
Career Progression

Likewise, we prioritise personal and professional growth. When you choose to be part of our team as a Recovery Coordinator, you’re embarking on a career with abundant opportunities. You can progress from a dedicated Recovery Coordinator to a Lead Practitioner, Service Manager, or even pursue senior leadership roles like Director of Service. We provide continuous training and support, ensuring you have the tools to achieve your career aspirations in the recovery and social care field. Your career journey at Likewise is uniquely yours, and we’re here to help you succeed every step of the way.

Join us, and let’s build your future together!

Please note: We are actively reviewing applications and interviewing for this role as we receive applications, which is why you may note the interview date being earlier than the close date.

View the full Recovery Navigator job description here

Salary Period Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range £24,500 – 30,335
DBS Requirement Enhanced
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date 15 Sep 2025

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Recovery Navigator Fast Track

Permanent – Part Time, 30 Hours per week – preferably Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9am until 5pm and Thursday 11am until 7pm – please note other working hours can be discussed providing the Thursday evening is included.
Located at Portland House.

About Us
An exciting opportunity is available within our Fast Track team. We complete comprehensive assessments with individuals then deliver psycho-social interventions and support them to build their recovery capitol. We support a range of adults with various substance related issues including alcohol, non-opiates, OTC medication and recreational drugs. At Likewise, we provide information, advice, and professional support to empower individuals to make healthier choices regarding alcohol and drug use. Our mission is to enhance safety and promote recovery through a comprehensive range of services, delivered by experienced local providers, ensuring no one is left without the assistance they need, no matter the complexity of their needs.

Likewise, is commissioned by Sheffield City Council and strives to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can develop essential life skills, regain confidence, and achieve lasting recovery. We believe in helping our service users reintegrate into society as active, contributing citizens.

About the Role
We are excited to be able to recruit more recovery navigators to join our expanding service to work within our Core Team and Fast Track team.
This will be working with service users presenting with opiates, alcohol or non opiates use.

Key Duties
•    Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
•    Facilitate and promote individuals progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
•    Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals

View the full Recovery Navigator job description here

‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’

**Please note we reserve the right to close this role early if the correct calibre of applicants is received**

About you

Whether you come from a strong background in the substance misuse sector, have experience in mental health support, have a history in the criminal justice field, or possess a relevant academic background, we welcome you to join our diverse team. We believe that various experiences contribute to our comprehensive support and care mission. Specifically, we are seeking individuals with one or more of the following professional experiences:

• Substance misuse background
• Mental health background
• Criminal justice background
• A relevant academic background such as Criminology, Psychology, Law or Sociology
• A strong portfolio of volunteering in a similar role
• Case management experience and the ability to manage expectations in this emotionally demanding role are highly valued for their contributions to our mission of consistent, high-quality care.

Career Progression

Likewise, we prioritise personal and professional growth. When you choose to be part of our team as a Recovery Coordinator, you’re embarking on a career with abundant opportunities. You can progress from a dedicated Recovery Coordinator to a Lead Practitioner, Service Manager, or even pursue senior leadership roles like Director of Service. We provide continuous training and support, ensuring you have the tools to achieve your career aspirations in the recovery and social care field. Your career journey at Likewise is uniquely yours, and we’re here to help you succeed every step of the way.

Join us, and let’s build your future together!

Please note: We are actively reviewing applications and interviewing for this role as we receive applications, which is why you may note the interview date being earlier than the close date.

Vacancy Salary Range £24,500 – 30,335
DBS Requirement Enhanced
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date 15 Sep 2025

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What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• Pension Scheme
• Exceptional support, training and development
• Flexible working