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Recovery Navigator

The closing date is 22 September 2025

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Job summary

Mental Health Bristol will provide, on a continuing basis, practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions. The post is part of the Assessment and Recovery Team and involves working with and alongside multi organisations (Mental Health Bristol Partnership). The post holder will need to work collaboratively and in partnership with all these agencies as one team.

Main duties of the job

The job purpose is to work collaboratively together with the service user and mental health professionals to navigate and coordinate services (both social and clinical interventions), connecting into community resources, building resilience and improving wellbeing. Work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support peoples recovery to live fulfilling lives. Ensure that services are tailored to individuals cultural and social needs.

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

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SEC1136327

Job locations

Greenway Centre, Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5PY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with families, carers and friends and be working in a multidisciplinary team Building therapeutic relationships with service users Support a caseload of severe and enduring mental health needs of service users An excellent communicator Receiving management and clinical supervision, together with group reflective practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with families, carers and friends and be working in a multidisciplinary team Building therapeutic relationships with service users Support a caseload of severe and enduring mental health needs of service users An excellent communicator Receiving management and clinical supervision, together with group reflective practice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A 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

Desirable

  • Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
  • A years experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A 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

Desirable

  • Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
  • A years experience

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

Greenway Centre, Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5PY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Greenway Centre, Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5PY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Lead - Partnership

Louise Roberts

louise.roberts@second-step.co.uk

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SEC1136327

Job locations

Greenway Centre, Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5PY


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