Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Worker

Second Step

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Job summary

We are recruiting a part time Recovery and Wellbeing Worker to join our Step Down Team in Wells to support individuals leaving hospital to transition back to independence. The Step Down Service will work with clients on their journey from acute services to their own accommodation, coproducing strength-based, individual recovery plans that provide strategies to; better manage their mental health, identify warning signs, build resilience and nurture positive relationships. From the moment someone moves in, the focus will be on life after move on and building practical living skills to support independence and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Support will be provided through 1:1 and group sessions. Beyond their stay at the Step Down house, we will engage with local partners and our wider Open Mental Health VCSE Alliance (OMHVA) support offer to ensure sustained positive outcomes.

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.

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,359 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SEC1029549

Job locations

Crisis Safe Space, Elim Connect Centre

Portway

Wells

BA5 2BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Tools for well-being and recovery Psychological support Emotional support Help to find appropriate housing helping clients with resettlement process. Links to community resources and activities. Practical support around daily living skills Cooking, Cleaning, Budgeting Help to access education and training. Support to find suitable volunteering and employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Tools for well-being and recovery Psychological support Emotional support Help to find appropriate housing helping clients with resettlement process. Links to community resources and activities. Practical support around daily living skills Cooking, Cleaning, Budgeting Help to access education and training. Support to find suitable volunteering and employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of two years significant experience working with people with
  • moderate to severe mental health needs.
  • Proven experience of working within a housing environment.
  • Experience of working with people who have experienced multiple disadvantages (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
  • Experience of working with people with long-term mental health and complex needs including complex trauma, Learning Difficulties, neurodiverse needs and SEND.
  • Experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
  • You will be practiced at working alongside people using a holistic approach tailored to each individuals needs
  • Experience of time management and competing priorities when supporting people with complex needs.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of two years significant experience working with people with
  • moderate to severe mental health needs.
  • Proven experience of working within a housing environment.
  • Experience of working with people who have experienced multiple disadvantages (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
  • Experience of working with people with long-term mental health and complex needs including complex trauma, Learning Difficulties, neurodiverse needs and SEND.
  • Experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
  • You will be practiced at working alongside people using a holistic approach tailored to each individuals needs
  • Experience of time management and competing priorities when supporting people with complex needs.

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

Crisis Safe Space, Elim Connect Centre

Portway

Wells

BA5 2BE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Crisis Safe Space, Elim Connect Centre

Portway

Wells

BA5 2BE


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Recruitment Team

jobs@second-step.co.uk

01179096630

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,359 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SEC1029549

Job locations

Crisis Safe Space, Elim Connect Centre

Portway

Wells

BA5 2BE


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