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Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Worker

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Job summary

We are recruiting a full time Recovery and Wellbeing Worker to join our Step Down Team in Wells to support individuals leaving hospital to transition back to independence. The Step Down Service will work with clients 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

As a member of The Housing Action Group, The Step Down Service will work with clients 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.

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.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,359 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SEC1092764

Job locations

Navy Suite, Keward House

Jocelyn Drive

Wells

BA5 1QH


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.

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.

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.
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

Navy Suite, Keward House

Jocelyn Drive

Wells

BA5 1QH


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Navy Suite, Keward House

Jocelyn Drive

Wells

BA5 1QH


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Recovery and Wellbeing Worker

Aimee Brown

Aimee.Brown@Second-Step.co.uk

07795565478

Details

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,359 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SEC1092764

Job locations

Navy Suite, Keward House

Jocelyn Drive

Wells

BA5 1QH


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