Recovery Navigator/Recovery Navigator (Peer)

NHS

  • Swindon
  • £26,056 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
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 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.Main duties of the jobAs a Recovery Navigator, youll work closely with individuals with moderate to severe mental health needs, helping them set and achieve personal recovery goals and connect to meaningful support within their community. Youll collaborate with health professionals, VCSE partners, and other support networks to provide a seamless experience.About usSecond Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other support needs. We aim to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£26,056 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberSEC1133740Job locationsThe Circle, PinehurstSwindonSN2 1QRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesConduct support conversations using tools like DIALOG+ to create tailored, strengths-based support plans. Deliver person-centred, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed interventions. Use your own lived experience (if applicable) to provide hope and connection. Support individuals with navigation around housing, employment, relationships, and mental wellbeing. Maintain accurate and timely casework, risk assessments, and outcome monitoring. Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesConduct support conversations using tools like DIALOG+ to create tailored, strengths-based support plans. Deliver person-centred, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed interventions. Use your own lived experience (if applicable) to provide hope and connection. Support individuals with navigation around housing, employment, relationships, and mental wellbeing. Maintain accurate and timely casework, risk assessments, and outcome monitoring. Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • A minimum of two years significant experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs
  • Proven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
  • Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
  • Experience of working with a number of individuals with competing needs and priorities
Desirable
  • Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • A minimum of two years significant experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs
  • Proven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
  • Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
  • Experience of working with a number of individuals with competing needs and priorities
Desirable
  • Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter

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