About this role
Job summary Support available to you within the role: You will get: In-depth goal focused induction to Second Step including 12 week development plan In-depth shadowing experience All the relevant training and support you need to do your job well and expand your skills Permanent contract with flexible working Blended working options Expenses allowance Input from our teams clinical psychologist including trainings, support with formulating support and creative thinking spaces Supportive team environment with weekly team meetings, monthly one-to-one sessions monthly reflective practice monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager
Main duties of the job 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
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.
Job description 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
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 Pinetrees Community Centre
The Circle
Swindon
SN2 1RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)