Job summary
As part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership in Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW), Second Step delivers community mental health support in collaboration with Alabar, Missing Link and Nilaari. Together, were transforming mental health services by focusing on trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally inclusive approaches.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting a Senior Recovery Navigator to join our Access Community Mental Health Team in BaNES (with the office in Bath) to manage Recovery Navigators to enable them to work collaboratively with the client, GP, and other health and care professionals to ensure people with moderate-serious mental health needs are supported to connect to their community, to build resilience and to improve their wellbeing. To hold a caseload of clients, helping them set and achieve personal recovery goals and connect to meaningful support within their community.
About us
Second Step is a leading mental health charity supporting people across Bristol and the Southwest. We provide innovative, trauma-informed support to people experiencing complex needs, including mental health difficulties, homelessness, substance misuse and contact with the criminal justice system. Our services are built around recovery, choice and co-production, putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage a team of Recovery Navigators, providing 1:1s, supervisions, and developing Personal Development Plans in line with Second Steps policies and procedures, Oversee all line management and HR related duties for direct reports, including conducting appraisals, managing attendance and annual leave and resolving workplace concerns. Ensure direct reports adhere to service processes, supporting their development through coaching, regular caseloads reviews and a proactive approach to staff well-being. Support and oversee the development of Assistant Recovery Navigator roles as required, providing shadowing and learning opportunities in collaboration with learning and development team. Work with the Locality Manager to recruit into vacant positions including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding and induction of any incoming staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years recent experience of working with people
- with moderate to severe mental health needs including needs
- assessments and the support planning process.
- Experience of working with people with multiple needs e.g. mental health, learning difficulty, personality disorder.
- Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable
- the client to take up the responsibilities of their own recovery.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment
Desirable
- Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer, supporter, volunteer or worker.
- Experience of leading a team including providing regular supervisions, completing annual appraisals and creating performance development plans.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 details
Employer name
Second Step
Address
Southgate Street
Bath
BA1 1TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Senior Recovery Navigator (Access Community Mental Health Team) in Bath employer: Second Step
Second Step is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about mental health. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working options, and a collaborative team culture that prioritises personal growth and well-being. Located in Swindon, this role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while being part of a diverse organisation that values every individual's contribution.
