Recovery Navigator, Sanctuary

The Bristol Sanctuary service offers short-term support to clients. This service focuses on supporting episodes of emotional distress rather than providing ongoing support interventions. The service offers support interventions, including the discussion of self-management tools and the creation of Wellness Action Plans. The Second Step Team also offers clients support with managing suicidal ideation, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, low mood, social isolation, and sleep hygiene. We can offer additional support and signposting for issues such as housing, debt, health problems, drugs and alcohol use, substance misuse and unemployment., You will be working alongside your peer Recovery Navigators and Case Workers, providing support to clients via the telephone, Virtual and in person. Youll have experience of working with people with mental health and complex needs, carrying out needs and risk assessments. You will need to take a holistic view, with a recovery and psychologically informed approach. You will have good organisational skills, be IT proficient and be able to complete client records within specific timeframes. You will have proven skills around managing risk and escalating referrals for clients who may require additional specialist support. Second Step offers an excellent annual leave package, support from our Employee Assistance Programme if you need it and a comprehensive induction programme with on-going training opportunities.

Second 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.