About this role
Job summary About you You will:
Have Skills in supporting clients to lead their recovery journey, and to maximize their choice and control and be passionate about improving the lived experience and health of people using mental health services A proven knowledge and understanding of the care and support requirements of people with complex and multiple needs relating to homelessness, mental health, offending, drugs and alcohol Solutions focused can do approach Good standard of IT skills Proven experience of outreach or floating support work, demonstrating persistence and flexibility and a range of strategies in successfully supporting clients to engage Proven ability to build relationships, and to work collaboratively and successfully in a team environment across sectors and agencies
What we offer A salary £26,056 Workplace pension contributions Travel expenses Flexible Working Policy Work mobile phone and laptop Cycle to work scheme Regular supervisions with your line manager Regular Group Reflective Practice
Main duties of the job We are recruiting a 1.0FTE 37 hours per week Recovery Coach to join our HWYNI Team in Bristol to support in providing low level tier 2 support for people across Bristol. Help When You Need It aims to provide people with flexible, tailored support at the right time and place. The Bristol based service will also link in with other agencies to overcome the barriers that limit people from achieving their goals.
About us Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and other needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health support needs can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.
Job description Job responsibilities Contributing to a service that has high aspirations for service users and has a commitment to supporting recovery for everyone using the service.
Work in a team of Recovery Coaches in the delivery of specified GBO (Goal Based Outcome) for clients and individualised case management to time and standard.
Ensuring safe service delivery, safeguarding service users, cares and families.
Positive outcomes for service users are achieved through effective time managed support
Full implementation of policies and procedures.
Contribution to the development of the service.
Collaboration and contribution to the effectiveness of the team.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Proven experience of working in service provision for people with complex and multiple needs relating to at least two of the following: mental health, drug and alcohol, homelessness, offending Proven experience of outreach or floating support work, demonstrating persistence and flexibility and a range of strategies in successfully supporting clients to engage voluntarily Proven ability to build relationships, and to work collaboratively and successfully in a team environment across sectors and agencies Proven ability to promote and apply good practice in equality and diversity Proven ability to operate risk management and safe working practices in working with vulnerable clients
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 162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)
St Jude's
Bristol
BS5 0TX
Employer's website https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)