Recovery Navigator - Bristol, United Kingdom - Second Step

Second Step

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Do you have compassion and empathy for people who are struggling with their mental wellbeing? Could you inspire hope for people who are struggling with their mental health to access physical health services?

Whether you're looking for a new challenge or are considering a return to work after a period of absence, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

Second Step Recovery Navigators are committed to working with a recovery-based approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs.

You will build trusting and supportive relationships with clients to help them to engage with the NHS Physical Health Checks and help them to improve their physical health by accessing local services.

The people you will be contacting will be a patient at one of the participating surgeries and they will be entitled to an NHS Physical Health Check.

You will be contacting them by telephone to explain the purpose of the Physical Health Check and what's involved and book their appointment.

After they have received their Physical Health Check, you will be contacting them to support them to identify local services that may help them to improve their physical health, for example, a walking group or gym membership.

You will also support people to access Second Step's small grant funds that can be used to pay for gym memberships and exercise classes.

You will be part of a friendly team, with direct support from a Line Manager.

What we offer

You will be provided with an in-depth induction to Second Step and all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well.

Our employee support package includes; monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager, monthly group reflective practice with your wider team and an employee assistive programme which offers a wide range of benefits including counselling and help with family or financial issues.

Second Step offers a competitive salary, annual leave starting at 26 days and increasing to 31 days (pro rata), 6% employer pension contributions, flexible working, a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing training and progression opportunities.

We are recruiting for two Recovery Navigator roles:

Role 1:

Recovery Navigator in Bristol - based at Second Step offices at Brunswick Square with travel to Montpelier Health Centre GP Surgery in Bristol, spending one whole shift at one location, you will not be required to change locations during the day. Some home working and community visits can be offered where appropriate.

Hours:37 hours a week (days and times are flexible depending on your preference, part-time or full-time within Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, no weekends or bank holidays).

Fixed term:
until March 2024

Salary:
£23,037 - £25,182 FTE (pro rata for part-time)

All travel expenses are reimbursed

Role 2:

Recovery Navigator in North Somerset - Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare with travel within Weston, Worle and surrounding villages, spending one whole shift at one location, you will not be required to change locations during the day. Some home working and community visits can be offered where appropriate.

Hours:37 hour (days and times are flexible depending on your preference, part-time or full-time within Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, no weekends or bank holidays).

Fixed term:
until March 2024.

Salary:
£23,037 - £25,182 FTE (pro rata for part-time)

All travel expenses are reimbursed.
We're happy to consider part-time hours and flexible work patterns to suit your preference.

If 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:

Liam Dixon, Team Manager on or

Closing date:
Sunday 13th August 2023

Interview dates:
Week commencing 21st August 2023
The ability to travel to several appointments daily (including in rural areas with limited/ unreliable public transport) is essential.