Social Care

Complex Needs Navigator

Salary:
£15 - £16 per hour
Job Ref:
JN -102026-225807_1791453143
Location:
Manchester
Date Posted:
8th October 2026
Job Type:
Temporary

Complex Needs Navigator

Greater Manchester - Community Based

Temporary to start as soon as possible and to run until the end of December 2026

30 hours per week

£15 - £16 per hour




Our client

Morgan Hunt is working with a homeless prevention charity based in Greater Manchester, dedicated to providing shelter and support to vulnerable individuals in the community. The Complex Needs Navigator will play a crucial role in managing a caseload of individuals facing challenges such as rough sleeping and addiction, ensuring they receive the tailored support necessary for their well being and stability.



The role;

  • Manage a caseload of up to 25 individuals, serving as their primary key worker to provide tailored support across Oldham.
  • Establish and maintain trusting, trauma-informed relationships with individuals facing complex challenges.
  • Facilitate access to essential services, including housing, healthcare, and social care.
  • Assist with homelessness assessments and develop Personal Housing Plans.
  • Create practical move-on plans, addressing barriers to securing safe housing.
  • Conduct strengths-based needs and risk assessments and coordinate multi-agency support plans.
  • Advocate for clients, addressing service barriers and enhancing local service pathways.
  • Work flexibly across various services and locations to ensure accessible support.


The candidate

  • Proven experience working with individuals facing complex needs such as homelessness, addiction and mental health.
  • Ability to develop and implement person-centered support plans.
  • Experience in conducting needs and risk assessments.
  • Familiarity with safeguarding practices and procedures.
  • Strong background in client advocacy and navigating service systems with the confidence to professionally challenge when required.
  • Experience with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
  • Knowledge of local housing and social care services.


Education requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or similar) or demonstrable experience across the Social Care sector.




As this is a community based role, candidates will required access to a car for work alongside business insurance and an Enhanced Adult DBS.




This role is to start as soon as possible, so for the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people within in a fast paced, dynamic service, please get in touch with Annabelle today on 0161 838 3616.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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