Recovery Navigator: Mental Health & Community Support

Building Recruitment Co Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a Recovery Navigator to join a community mental health service in Swindon. The role focuses on supporting adults with moderate to severe mental health needs, helping them build resilience and connect with their communities.

The position can also be offered as a Peer Recovery Navigator for applicants with lived experience. The contract is temporary for 3–6 months with potential permanent opportunities, working Monday to Friday 9–5 and paying £13.54 per hour

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs and/or complex needs.
• Experience of needs and/or risk assessment and support planning.
• Knowledge of mental health, safeguarding, equality and health and safety.
• Good communication, IT, literacy and organisational skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek advice.
• Commitment to reflective practice, supervision and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, trusting and collaborative relationships with people accessing the service.
• Develop and review person-centred support plans based on goals and aspirations.
• Use recovery-focused approaches to develop confidence, resilience and self-management.
• Help people navigate housing, benefits, debt, employment, relationships and practical issues.
• Coordinate with health, social care and voluntary-sector partners for referrals.
• Contribute to team handovers and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Complete needs and risk assessments and maintain records.
• Work across community and remote settings as needed.
• Promote equality, inclusion and cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Good communication

IT

Literacy

Organisational skills

Independent working

Reflective practice

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a Recovery Navigator to join a community mental health service in Swindon. The role focuses on supporting adults with moderate to severe mental health needs, helping them build resilience and connect with their communities.

The position can also be offered as a Peer Recovery Navigator for applicants with lived experience. The contract is temporary for 3–6 months with potential permanent opportunities, working Monday to Friday 9–5 and paying £13.54 per hour