Recovery Navigator - Weston, Worle & Villages

Overview

We are recruiting a Recovery Navigator to join our team in Weston, Worle & Villages to work in an integrated way with our partners in the Mental health and wellbeing Integrated Network Team (MINT) to support clients with moderate to high enduring mental health difficulties to find coping strategies personally and within their community.

Responsibilities

• build a trusting and collaborative relationship with the client; demonstrate hope and courage
• complete individual assessments via an initial support conversation that will inform the client1s recovery plan and direction of support
• support the client to utilise self-management tools (e.g. a Wellness Recovery Action Plan) to stay well
• use a range of interventions, approaches, and tools (motivational interviewing, active listening, navigation, solution-focused support) that enable people to move positively through their recovery
• navigate the wider system by helping the client access appropriate support within their communities via voluntary sector organisations, community groups, charities or referrals to statutory services such as drug and alcohol support
• enable clients to make informed decisions about their mental wellbeing, maximise independence and provide an advocacy role where appropriate
• work as part of the Multi-professional team at the MINT Hub ( Weston-Super-Mare ) with representatives from Adult Social Care, AWP and other VCSE organisations; attend Multi-Disciplinary Discussions (MDDs) within the Hub to discuss referrals following a support conversation
• be operationally line managed by the MINT Team Manager with input and support from the Second Step Partnership Manager/Senior Recovery Navigator
• have the ability to travel to several appointments daily including in rural areas with limited/unreliable public transport

Location and Team

Based at the MINT Hub, Weston-Super-Mare, you will work as part of a multi-professional team with representatives from Adult Social Care, AWP and other VCSE organisations.

What we offer

• to be part of a friendly team
• an in-depth induction to Second Step and MINT with all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well
• monthly one-to-one sessions with your MINT line manager
• monthly group support with your Second Step peers
• monthly group reflective practice with your Second Step peers
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time working). An additional day1s holiday is granted after 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 full years1 service, subject to a maximum of 5 working days
• Second Step will contribute 6% of gross basic salary into the scheme if you contribute at least 3% of gross basic salary
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and advice on a number of matters including finances and personal issues

Equal Opportunity and Application Process

We are taking positive action to increase diversity, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the clients we support. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidates1 skills and qualities.

Qualifications and Qualities

• You will be passionate about improving the lived experience and health of people using mental health services
• You will have proven experience of working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs
• You will be a good communicator, with experience of working as part of a busy and dynamic team, liaising with partners, and contributing to the delivery of this service
• You will have experience of working with people with long-term mental health and complex needs, carrying out support plans and risk assessments; take a holistic, recovery- and psychologically informed approach
• You will be confident in working independently within the local community when required

About Second Step

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and other support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by their mental health can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

For more information and to apply please see our website www.second-step.co.uk 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. Unfortunately, Second Step is unable to sponsor applicants from outside the UK.