Rough Sleeper Initiative-Navigator (Complex Needs/Substance Misuse)

Job Overview

Fixed Term contract to March 2027
30 hours per week

Closing Date 3rd September 2026-please note that the we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

£21,983.-£22,714 per year (equivalent £14.09-£14.56 per hour)

Rochdale/Oldham based

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Rough Sleeper Initiative-Navigator. The Rough Sleeper Initiative is an Outreach programme, for which Sanctuary Trust receives funding from Oldham Council.

“Navigation” is a vital part of helping individuals experiencing multiple disadvantages to move away from rough sleeping. It is an approach that is distinct from outreach or other forms of engagement.

The aim of navigation is to better coordinate existing services. Navigators play an important role in identifying blocks and barriers within existing systems and finding solutions.

Responsibilities

• Hold a small but complex caseload of individuals, acting as key worker
• Carry out needs assessments, risk assessments, safeguarding
• Facilitate access to services, eg. housing, health and social care, mental health, substance misuse, criminal justice

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care (or similar)
• knowledge of drug and alcohol related problems
• 1 year+ experience would be an asset.

Our RSI Navigator must be a driver with access to a car (mileage will be reimbursed) and must be willing to work unsociable hours and lone work.

Sanctuary Trust are ISO accredited and are Disability Confident Committed

Join us in this energetic role where your expertise will directly impact lives! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values innovation, compassion, and proactive solutions.

Pay: From £14.09 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Homelessness related: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person