About this role
Job summary We are recruiting a part time Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Worker (14.8 hours per week/2 days) to join our Step Down Team in Wells to support individuals leaving hospital to transition back to independence. The Step Down Service work with clients in a shared living, supported accommodation setting, on their journey from acute services to their own accommodation. Coproducing strength-based, individual recovery plans that provide strategies to; better manage their mental health, identify warning signs, build resilience and nurture positive relationships. From the moment someone moves in, the focus will be on life after move on and building practical living skills to support independence and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job Support will be provided through 1:1 and group sessions on site at the accommodation. Beyond their stay at the Step Down house, we will engage with local partners and our wider Open Mental Health VCSE Alliance (OMHVA) support offer to ensure sustained positive outcomes.
About the role We are committed to working with arecovery-based approachand supporting people to meet their individual needs. Why not join our team to support our clients on their recovery journey by:
Tools for well-being and recovery Psychological support Emotional support Help to find appropriate housing helping clients with resettlement process. Links to community resources and activities. Practical support around daily living skills Cooking, Cleaning, Budgeting Help to access education and training. Support to find suitable volunteering and employment.
We are a 9-5 service that operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year to support our clients maintain a meaningful life and continue on their pathway to recovery, therefore weekend and bank holiday working creates part of your working pattern.
About you You will: Be passionate about improving the lived experience and health of people using mental health services. Have proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs. IT skills including ability to produce various documents in Word, and use of email and internet.
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 Work in a Psychological and Trauma Informed way to provide inclusive, responsive and holistic support tailored to everyone's needs, including agile/remote working where it meets needs and preferences.
Co-produce, implement and review recovery plans, risk management plans to support each client in leading their journey at a pace that is right for them, and review progress with them on a regular basis.
Support individuals to settle into the home of their choosing and be part of their local community, accessing services that they are entitled to and benefit and interest them, increasing their choice and control.
Support individuals to explore and access hobbies and interests, as part of developing well-being and meaningful connections.
Support individuals, where appropriate, to have a clear focus on training and access to paid work.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
A minimum of two years significant experience working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs. Proven experience of working within a housing environment. Experience of working with people who have experienced multiple disadvantages (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions) Experience of working with people with long-term mental health and complex needs including complex trauma, Learning Difficulties, neurodiverse needs and SEND. Experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process. You will be practiced at working alongside people using a holistic approach tailored to each individuals needs Experience of time management and competing priorities when supporting people with complex needs.
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 Keward House
Jocelyn Drive
Wells
BA5 1QH
Employer's website https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)