Assistant Recovery Navigator

Job summary

As part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership in Bath and North East 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-centred, and culturally inclusive approaches. The Assistant Recovery Navigator role offers either a traditional or peer-based approach, where individuals with lived experience of mental health can provide powerful, hope-inspiring support as part of their role.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Recovery Navigator, youll work closely with individuals with moderate to severe mental health needs, helping them achieve personal recovery goals and connect to meaningful support within their community under the guidance of Recovery Navigators. Youll collaborate with health professionals, VCSE partners, and other support networks to provide a seamless experience.

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 responsibilities

Identify opportunities to build community connections and social networks, supporting attendance by reducing barriers to access community groups Practicing self-management strategies by working alongside clients to instil motivation and confidence, promoting sustained change Use your own lived experience (if applicable) to provide hope and connection. Supporting clients to complete tasks identified through goals that support holistic wellbeing and improve life satisfaction Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high aspirations for recovery, advocating for them where appropriate Maintain accurate and timely casework, note-taking, and outcome monitoring. Support the implementation of client-led safety plans jointly with the Senior Recovery Navigator Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with vulnerable people either in a paid or
• voluntary capacity
• Experience of working with competing needs and priorities
• Experience of mental health challenges and services at a moderate to severe level either personally or a family member/carer

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
• Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process