About the role
Salary: £25,879 a year
As part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW), Second Step delivers community mental health support in collaboration with Alabar, Missing Link and Nilaari. Together, were transforming mental health services by focusing on trauma-informed, person-centred, and culturally inclusive approaches.
The Assistant Recovery Navigator role offers either a traditional or peer-based approach, where individuals with lived experience of mental health can provide powerful, hope-inspiring support as part of their role.
As an Assistant Recovery Navigator, youll work closely with individuals with moderate to severe mental health needs, helping them achieve personal recovery goals and connect to meaningful support within their community under the guidance of Recovery Navigators. Youll collaborate with health professionals, VCSE partners, and other support networks to provide a seamless experience.
Identify opportunities to build community connections and social networks, supporting attendance by reducing barriers to access community groups
Practicing self-management strategies by working alongside clients to instil motivation and confidence, promoting sustained change
Use your own lived experience (if applicable) to provide hope and connection.
Supporting clients to complete tasks identified through goals that support holistic wellbeing and improve life satisfaction
Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high aspirations for recovery, advocating for them where appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely casework, note-taking, and outcome monitoring.
Support the implementation of client-led safety plans jointly with the Senior Recovery Navigator
Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.