# Enhancing Lives Navigator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/enhancing-lives-navigator/89a05b11-9c33-4e6d-b3f8-5f3afa195ef0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/enhancing-lives-navigator/89a05b11-9c33-4e6d-b3f8-5f3afa195ef0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Town:** Bangor - **Region:** North Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T12:41:25.966Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Conwy_Denbighshire/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Substance_Misuse_Services_Harm_Reduction_Team/Substance_Misuse_Services_Harm_Reduction_Team-v8023264 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8023264?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Enhancing Lives Navigator, within The Harm Reduction Team of Substance Misuse Services in the Central  region (Conwy / Denbighshire). The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner carrying a caseload of people who are experiencing complex needs in relation to issues including substance use, homelessness, mental health and offending behaviour, which is often underpinned by trauma. The aim being to ensure the best possible outcomes for those people experiencing complex needs through effective and sustained engagement and the use of a multi-disciplinary and person centred approach. Navigator activities take place using an assertive outreach approach in a wide range of settings including, on the street, hospital, clinic, community settings and in people’s accommodation (emergency/temporary). ### Main duties of the job - Provide high quality support, care and advice to service users that focuses on their strengths and goals and is delivered in a way that suits them and within a framework of active engagement, positive risk taking and person-centred planning. - To manage own case load through planning, prioritising and carrying out required support activities, being adaptable as individuals circumstances and presentation change; demonstrating effective caseload and time management skills. To use own judgement and analyse assessment information from a range of sources and situations in order to develop support to meet individual’s - To carry out comprehensive assessments  which support identifying the needs of the individual. - Support individuals to identify their strengths and  goals through assessment of physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, environmental and social factors; devising, writing and evaluating action plans. - To actively engage individuals experiencing complex needs in the Enhancing Lives process, using a range of communication styles and approaches which support them to take responsibility for decision making and goal setting. To identify and challenge barriers that individuals experiencing complex needs face in accessing services and support; acting as an advocate for the individuals being supported. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Enhancing Lives Navigator, within The Harm Reduction Team of Substance Misuse Services in the Central  region (Conwy / Denbighshire). The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner carrying a caseload of people who are experiencing complex needs in relation to issues including substance use, homelessness, mental health and offending behaviour, which is often underpinned by trauma. The aim being to ensure the best possible outcomes for those people experiencing complex needs through effective and sustained engagement and the use of a multi-disciplinary and person centred approach. Navigator activities take place using an assertive outreach approach in a wide range of settings including, on the street, hospital, clinic, community settings and in people’s accommodation (emergency/temporary). ## Job Description The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Able to meet the travel requirements of the post. - Able to work hours flexibly ### Values **Essential** - Ability to engage individuals experiencing complex needs and their relatives and carers in identifying and agreeing goals. - Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills. - Commitment to contribute to service development task e.g. audit and evidence based practice and service evaluation to improve individuals care - Ability to articulate role within a whole systems approach. - Demonstrates integrity. - Demonstrates compassionate care. ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of experience in a relevant field of practice ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - Ability to articulate the role of the Enhancing Lives approach to others including staff of different disciplines and patients and their carers. - Ability to implement a harm reduction approach. - Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with others. - Ability to manage own time and caseload. - Ability to work effectively when both lone working and in a team setting. - Ability to both inform and follow risk management strategies. - Verbal and non-verbal skills support communication with others. **Desirable** - Ability to speak Welsh ### Qualifications and/or Knowledge **Essential** - Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field of practice ## Documents - [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 624.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10309901) - [jd & ps - english (pdf, 536.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10309900) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 100.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10309902) - [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.