About this role
Job summary 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 Be able to work independently Be able to travel to outreach appointments Draw on and share lived experience
What we offer To be part of a friendly team, with direct support from a Line Manager In-depth induction to Second Step and all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well. Blended working a combination of home, office and community-based working Monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager Monthly group reflective practice with your wider team Weekly Team meetings
Main duties of the job We are recruiting a Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Worker to join our Peer Suicide Prevention Service in Mendip, supporting clients in the community.
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:
Offering 1-2-1 client support A committment to enabling recovery for everyone Drawing on and sharing lived experience Helping people reclaim their identity; regaining a positive sense of self, of who they are beyond mental health difficulties and to overcome stigma Contributing to the co-production of individual care and recovery plans Helping people develop personal empowerment; regaining control over their life, focusing on strengths and taking personal responsibility for their recovery.
As this role is community-based across the Mendip area of Somerset, and with some travel across the county, the successful applicant will need to be a driver with access to a vehicle.
The role is advertised at 2 days a week with flexibility around working days, to be agreed with the successful candidate.
About us Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South-West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other needs. We promote wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures. We value relationships and making sense of what has happened to those accessing our services, rather than labelling what is wrong with them.
Job description Job responsibilities Helping people to connect; having good relationships and being connected to other people in positive ways.
Engendering hope; having hope for a life worth living, optimism that recovery is possible and developing relationships that support this.
Helping people reclaim their Identity; regaining a positive sense of self, of who they are beyond mental health difficulties and to overcome stigma.
Enabling people to find meaning; living a meaningful and purposeful life, as defined by the person.
Helping people develop personal empowerment; regaining control over their life, focusing on strengths and taking personal responsibility for their recovery.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Past lived experience of mental health difficulties A minimum of 1 years experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs 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
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 Mind
57c High Street
Shepton Mallet
BA4 5AQ
Employer's website https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)