Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker (Part Time in Somerset, Taunton

The Recovery and Wellbeing Worker will provide holistic, strengths-based interventions focusing on the needs of clients to improve their mental health and wellbeing.Working alongside Open Mental Health partners and drawing on community resources will be key in this role so if you have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team this could be the role for you.We are looking for people to help us deliver the Open Mental Health service which aims to provide enhanced, non-clinical wrap around specialist help for people who fall between primary and secondary care and those stepping back down into primary care. This role will provide high quality interventions for people with moderate and serious mental health needs in a 1:1 and group work facilitation capacity.This will include connecting people to community resources, building resilience, improving wellbeing through targeted interventions, and coordinating and navigating social and clinical services around the individual.Using a psycho-social approach you will work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support peoples recovery to live fulfilling lives. Main duties of the jobAbout you:You will need to:Have experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, within a community settingBe a good communicatorBe great at building trust with those you work withBe keen to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of this valuable service.Be able to work on your own initiative whilst being part of a larger dispersed teamHave strong organisational skillsHave a driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the geography of the Sedgemoor area About usDo you want to work for an organisation that offers excellent training and support?We also offer a starting entitlement of 26 days holiday (rising to a maximum of 31 - pro rata for part time positions) and flexible working arrangements including flexitime. Are you passionate about ensuring people get the right help at the right time?We are seeking a new Recovery and Wellbeing Worker to cover the Sedgemoor area. Full-time, Part-time Reference numberSEC1230823Job locationsParkway HubParkwayBridgwaterSomersetTA6 4RLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat is Open Mental Health about? Open Mental Health is an alliance of local voluntary organisations and the NHS. Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health problems get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life, by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities and physical exercise, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life. Second Step is a leading provider of mental health services. We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services. Job responsibilitiesWhat is Open Mental Health about? Open Mental Health is an alliance of local voluntary organisations and the NHS. Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health problems get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life, by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities and physical exercise, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life. Second Step is a leading provider of mental health services. We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services. EssentialA minimum of two years significant experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needsProven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning processExperience of working with a number of individuals with competing needs and prioritiesDesirableProven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter. EssentialA minimum of two years significant experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needsProven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning processExperience of working with a number of individuals with competing needs and prioritiesDesirableProven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameSecond StepAddressParkway HubParkwayBridgwaterSomersetTA6 4RLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSecond StepAddressParkway HubParkwayBridgwaterSomersetTA6 4RLUnited KingdomEmployer's website