The roles we have are more than just a job; they are a pivotal link to making a positive difference in people’s lives.
At BAC O'Connor, we believe that lived experience can be a powerful force for positive change.
Working in partnership with With You Wigan and Leigh, we deliver a drug and alcohol recovery service supporting people to make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
We are looking for a Peer Support Navigator - Housing to join our team. this is a unique opportunity for someone with lived experience of substance misuse and/or homelessness, who is in recovery and wants to use their experiences positively and appropriately to support others.
You don't need to have all the answers. What matters is your ability to listen without judgement, relate to people with empathy, build trusting relationships and encourage people to believe that change is possible.
Whether you are looking to develop your career, take the next step in your recovery journey, become more involved in your local community or simply want to give something back, this could be the opportunity for 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
About you
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have lived experience of substance misuse and/or homelessness and can reflect on their experiences and use them constructively to support others.
You will ideally:
- Be in a stable position in your own recovery and have an awareness of your recovery journey.
- Be able to use your lived experience positively, safely and appropriately.
- Be open, honest, approachable and non-judgemental.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills – or, importantly, a willingness to develop them.
- Be a good listener who can demonstrate genuine empathy.
- Be able to establish appropriate professional boundaries.
- Be reliable, resilient and committed to supporting others.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Have a genuine passion for helping people and improving outcomes within your local community
If this sounds like you, we'd encourage you to apply by sending your c.v to [email protected] by 30th August 2026.
We offer the following benefits:
Up to 32 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
Free onsite parking
Qualification for Blue Light Discount card
Full training package
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.
Pay: £15,736.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have lived experience of substance misuse?
Work Location: In person
