Assistant Recovery Navigator

Second Step; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Step is seeking an Assistant Recovery Navigator to support people with moderate to severe mental health needs in Bath and surrounding areas. The role can be traditional or peer-based, drawing on lived experience to offer hope and practical recovery support under supervision.

You will collaborate with health professionals, VCSE partners and community networks to connect individuals to meaningful supports, promote trauma-informed, person-centred care, and help people progress towards

Job description

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.

Second Step is a leading mental health charity supporting people across Bristol and the Southwest. We provide innovative, trauma-informed support to people experiencing complex needs, including mental health difficulties, homelessness, substance misuse and contact with the criminal justice system. Our services are built around recovery, choice and co-production, putting people at the heart of everything we do.