Peer Support Navigator

The roles we have are more than just a job; they are a pivotal link to making a positive difference in people’s lives. We are actively seeking candidates with lived experience of substance misuse who are in recovery and are able to relate to and express natural empathy based on experiences

Burton Addiction and O’Connor Centres (BAC) have been successful in securing part of a contract to deliver a drug and alcohol recovery service with, With You Wigan and Leigh that supports individuals with their housing needs.

If you are passionate about your local community and want to make a difference or ‘give something back’ and have a commitment to person centred support then we have the following opportunity that may be of interest to you.

The Purpose of the Role

Peer Support Navigators provide support to people thorough active listing and empathising around shared experiences and are motivated to help them through their difficult experiences and move forward in their lives.

The successful candidate will

· Support individuals who are struggling to maintain independent living, to build resilience, improve health outcomes and ensure stability of accommodation whilst promoting engagement and stability within treatment services.

· Provide outreach support within the community specifically for individuals engaged in drug and alcohol treatment who have housing needs

· Support enable and involve service users in all aspects of their housing needs

To be successful you will:

· Have lived experience of substance misuse and/or homelessness and be able to use this experience in a positive and appropriate way

· Be open honest and friendly

· Possess good communication skills or have a willingness to develop these

· Ability to use lived experience in a positive and appropriate way

· Have awareness of your own recovery journey

· Work as part of a team

We offer the following benefits:

Up to 33 days annual leave pro rata plus discretionary days for birthday and Christmas shopping

Free onsite parking

Blue Light Discount card

Plus many more

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and we expect our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an applicant from working for us; the nature of a disclosed conviction and its relevance to the post in question will be considered in all circumstances

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff or users of our services, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnerships, social class or economic status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £22,461.00-£24,561.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have lived experience of substance misuse?

Experience:

• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/05/2023