Recovery Coach - Prevention

Job summary

Step Together is a trailblazing service that offers a psychological, adversity and trauma (PAT) informed approach to those rough sleeping/at risk of homelessness with multiple, complex needs (mental health, forensic history, substance use) in Somerset. We advocate for system change, creatively thinking with other agencies to develop innovative ways to overcome barriers to engagement, turning these into opportunities to steer positive trauma-informed system change.

Main duties of the job

Working to the recovery principles and Step Togethers psychological, adversity and trauma (PAT) informed model, you will engage and support your own caseload of clients in identifying and overcoming barriers to maintaining their accommodation. The focus of these fixed term roles is to support Somersets Housing & Homelessness services to prevent homelessness, and to reduce the need for individuals to receive intervention from services in future. You will have an understanding of issues relating to homelessness and mental health, and be able to build and sustain relationships with clients. You will have a commitment to promoting independence and supporting vulnerable people in developing move on and recovery plans. You will have knowledge and experience in the prevention of homelessness, including working with local authority and housing partners to support clients at risk of homelessness to maintain their accommodation. We work in a recovery focused, psychological, adversity and trauma (PAT) informed way in all aspects of the teams practice using relevant interventions, including Assessments, Support Planning (using the Outcomes Star), Risk Assessing, Brief Interventions and Solution Focused Therapy

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity thats been putting mental health first for people in the South West for over 30 years. We believe that with the right support, everyone can take control of their life and make their future their own. We work with people who experience complex needs associated with multiple and severe disadvantage (including psychological distress, homelessness, substance misuse and contact with the criminal justice system).