About this role
Job summary 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.
We are recruiting a Recovery Navigator to join our Intensive Outreach Team (IOS) in BANES.
IOS provides short-term, intensive, psychosocial support to people being discharged from AWP Intensive Services to their GP.
Main duties of the job The IOS Recovery Navigator role is a great fit, for an applicant interested in Assistant Psychologist roles and/or applying for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in the future. People who have a Psychology degree (or similar) and/or interested in pursuing a career in mental health/psychology will also be welcomed. We are interested in anyone who is passionate about supporting those with higher levels of mental health needs and safety concerns and has some experience of working with these people. This service is also supported by a Senior Clinical Psychologist (Band 8a) who offers oversight to staff and the service. To work as a member of an integrated team consisting of Second Step Intensive Outreach Service and the AWP Intensive Team to provide personalised support to individuals who have been referred to the AWP (Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership) Intensive Team.
The Intensive Outreach Service (IOS) adds value to the existing Intensive Services across Bath and Northeast Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon by supporting individuals experiencing intensive mental health symptoms or crisis who require additional intervention beyond short-term clinical input.
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
Suicidality
Self-harm
Acuity 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 Southgate Street
Bath
BA1 1TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)