Recovery and Wellbeing Worker

Second Step

  • Wells, Somerset
  • £26,056 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Could you inspire hope for people who are struggling with their mental health?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.We are recruiting a full time Recovery and Wellbeing Worker to join our Step-Down Team in Wells to support individuals leaving psychiatric inpatient care to transition back to independence.The Step-Down Service is a temporary accommodation that aims to work with clients on their journey from acute services to securing their own accommodation. We work on coproducing strength-based, individual recovery plans that provide strategies to; better manage their mental health, build resilience and nurture positive relationships. From the moment someone moves in, the focus will be on working together to find a suitable housing pathway right for the individual and building practical living skills to support independence and wellbeing.You will provide support through 1:1 sessions with the clients focusing on their individual goals, tailored support plans and levels of interventions suitable for the individual. Throughout the clients 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. We will also offer 6 weeks of over-the-phone support to facilitate the transition back into independence.About the role
We are committed to working with a recovery-based approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs. Why not join our team to support our clients on their recovery journey by:Exploring tools and strategies for well-being and recovery
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.
Support to manage and apply for appropriate financial assistance.We are an accommodation-based service that operates 9am-5pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year to support our clients maintain a meaningful life and continue their pathway to recovery. Therefore, weekend and bank holiday working is included on a rota basis.About youYou will:Be passionate about improving the lived experience and health of people using mental health services.
Have proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs.
IT skills including ability to produce various documents in Word, use of email and internet and devising case notes on CRM systems.
You will be confident in working autonomously and have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
You will be practiced at working alongside people using a holistic approach tailored to each individual’s needs.
Experience of time management and competing priorities when supporting people with complex needs.
Commitment to service user participation and involvement.
Able to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays.
A current, full driving licence and access to appropriate motorised vehicular transport.What we offerTo be part of a friendly team, with regular support from a Senior/ Line Manager
In-depth induction to Second Step and all the relevant training and support you need to excel in the role.
Regular one-to-one sessions with your line manager
Regular group reflective practice with your wider teamIf you are interested in this role but are concerned that you may not have the experience or knowledge please contact us for an informal conversation, we would very much like to hear from you. Please contact:Aimee Brown, Senior Recovery and Wellbeing Worker at Aimee.Brown@Second-Step.co.ukAbout usWe are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the clients that we support.We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who identify as being of Black, African, Caribbean or Asian descent to apply as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step. Please note, we are not able to offer a sponsorship.To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s skills and qualities.Closing date: Wednesday 1st October 2025Interview dates: Week Commencing 6th October 2025The ability to travel to several appointments daily (including in rural areas with limited/ unreliable public transport) is essentialFor more information and to apply please see our website www.second-step.co.uk. Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services. Unfortunately, Second Step is unable to sponsor applicants from outside the UK.

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