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Second Step

Assistant Recovery Navigator

The closing date is 30 January 2026

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Job summary

As part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership in Bath and Northeast 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-centered, and culturally inclusive approaches.

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting an Assistant Recovery Navigator to join our Access Community Mental Health Team in Swindon, to work collaboratively with the client, GP, and other health and care professionals and the wider service team to ensure people with moderate-serious mental health needs are supported to connect to their community

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,242 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SEC1166870

Job locations

The Circle, Pinehurst

Swindon

SN2 1QR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Identifying 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 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 Support the implementation of client-led safety plans jointly with the Senior Recovery Navigator Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individuals recovery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Identifying 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 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 Support the implementation of client-led safety plans jointly with the Senior Recovery Navigator Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individuals recovery.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with vulnerable people either in a paid or
  • voluntary capacity
  • Experience of working with competing needs and priorities
  • Experience of mental health challenges and services at a moderate to severe level either personally or a family member/carer

Desirable

  • Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
  • Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with vulnerable people either in a paid or
  • voluntary capacity
  • Experience of working with competing needs and priorities
  • Experience of mental health challenges and services at a moderate to severe level either personally or a family member/carer

Desirable

  • Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
  • Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process

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

The Circle, Pinehurst

Swindon

SN2 1QR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

The Circle, Pinehurst

Swindon

SN2 1QR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Louise Trueman

Louise.Trueman@second-step.co.uk

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,242 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SEC1166870

Job locations

The Circle, Pinehurst

Swindon

SN2 1QR


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