Recovery Navigator (37hours per week) BANES

Job summary

IOS provides short-term, intensive, psychosocial support to people being discharged from AWP Intensive Services to their GP. As a Recovery Navigator, you will provide support that is: Short-term (up to 6 weeks) Intensive (2-3x per week) Person-centred 1:1 Outreach Who does IOS support? Individuals being discharged from AWP Intensive Services (IS) back to GP-led care Have remaining acute symptoms of risk or distress Would benefit from an extension of intensive support, but no longer require clinical intervention

Main duties of the job

The IOS Recovery Navigator role is a great fit, for an applicant pursuing experience relevant to a clinical psychology field but also lends itself to anyone who is passionate about supporting those with acute mental health presentations and has some form of training/experience relevant to acute/higher risk populations. You have: A drivers license and a car A strong understanding of our values and a commitment to recovery focused, psychologically and PAT (trauma-informed) practice The ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues across teams. An initiative taking an approach to learning new skills and adapting to different challenges. Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures. We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the clients that we support. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who identify as being of Black, African, Caribbean or Asian descent to apply as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidates skills and qualities.

Job responsibilities

Hold a small caseload of up to 6 clients Work collaboratively with individuals to understand their experiences, strengths, challenges, and risks Work in collaboration with intensive teams in AWP Contribute to the development of client formulations Create client support plans, and safety plans Deliver psychoeducation and skills-focused interventions Deliver support which is focused on reducing oSuicidality oself-harm oAcuity of mental health symptoms

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 6 months-1 year experience working with people with mental health needs, including risk assessing and support planning
• Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable the client to take up the responsibilities of their own recovery.
• Proven 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 process
• Experience of working with a number of individuals with competing needs and priorities

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
• Experience being involved in processes with high-risk presentations, including risk management, safety planning, safeguarding
• Experience delivering support to acute populations within crisis, admission or intensive community settings, including managing complexity, co-occurring needs and heightened risk.
• Lived experience of mental health issues or services