Rough Sleeper Initiative-Navigator (Complex Needs/Substance Misuse)
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,983.00 to £23,313 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sanctuary Trust Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Rochdale/Oldham based
Fixed Term contract to September 2026
30 hours per week
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. Some of the things our Navigator will do -
• 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
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
Experience:
• homelessness: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• driving licence and access to a car (required)
Work Location: In person
Fixed Term contract to September 2026
30 hours per week
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. Some of the things our Navigator will do -
• 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
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
Experience:
• homelessness: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• driving licence and access to a car (required)
Work Location: In person
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