Community Mental Health Recovery Navigator

Second Step; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in the UK is seeking a Recovery Navigator in Bristol to support clients with enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves building trusting relationships, conducting individual assessments, and navigating available community support. Candidates should have experience with mental health services and be passionate about improving lives. The charity offers comprehensive support, including training and annual leave entitlements.

Benefits

In-depth induction and training

Monthly one-to-one sessions

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contribution to pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving lived experiences of people using mental health services.
• Proven experience working with people with mental health or complex needs.
• Good communication skills, capable of working in a dynamic team setting.
• Experience carrying out support plans and risk assessments with a holistic approach.
• Confidence in working independently in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with clients and demonstrate hope.
• Complete assessments to inform clients' recovery plans.
• Support clients in using self-management tools.
• Employ various approaches to enable clients' recovery.
• Navigate the system to help clients access appropriate support.
• Enable informed decisions about mental wellbeing.
• Work part of a multi-professional team at the ICE MINT Hub.
• Attend discussions to resolve referrals after support conversations.
• Travel to multiple appointments daily, including rural areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with mental health

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

A leading mental health charity in the UK is seeking a Recovery Navigator in Bristol to support clients with enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves building trusting relationships, conducting individual assessments, and navigating available community support. Candidates should have experience with mental health services and be passionate about improving lives. The charity offers comprehensive support, including training and annual leave entitlements.