Job description

Job responsibilities

Speak to individuals to who are on the SMI (Severe Mental Illness) register, describe the benefits and what happens at a Physical Health Check and enable their appointment. Develop a rapport with individuals and identify barriers to accessing services and support to attend local services and interventions that could improve their physical health. Contact individuals after their Physical Health Check, discuss the results and any recommendations for improving their physical health. Work autonomously across the Locality to implement the service and drive its success. Build relationships with stakeholders, particularly Primary Care Networks, increase awareness of the service and codesign processes across the Locality. Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of one year experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs.
• Proven experience of identifying risk, effective documentation and escalation of risk concerns.
• Experience of working with a number of individuals with
• competing needs and priorities.

Desirable

• Proven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long
• term conditions and offending).
• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

The Circle, Pinehurst

Swindon

SN2 1QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support staff to develop PAT informed understandings of service users with multiple and complex needs (drawing upon various frameworks in particular: power-threat-meaning, attachment and trauma informed theories and other frameworks as required including: CBT, Solution-Focused, Critical Time Interventions, Restorative Approaches and Strengths-Based practice) Provide accessible reflective contexts (team formulation, reflective practice and 1-1 supervision spaces) to non-psychologist staff (termed recovery coaches) to embed PAT informed learning Be involved in the continual evaluation and development of these reflective contexts to facilitate self-reflection of the impact of the work on staff with an aim to enhance staff wellbeing and our culture of collective care. Be involved in and facilitate team formulation sessions as appropriate to develop formulations that consider individuals context and intersectionality, including reflecting on equality, diversity and inclusion, as part of everyday practice Provide PAT informed guidance to staff around support planning, outcome star/goal setting, safety and inclusion planning

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with severe and multiple disadvantage including a range of adult mental health problems and/or substance misuse, forensic histories and homelessness
• Experience of formulating different ways of adapting and surviving using trauma informed and attachment frameworks
• Experience of evaluation and audit

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS secondary care mental health services
• Experience of working in non-NHS settings
• Experience of relational approaches to therapy e.g. psychodynamic models.
• Experience of providing reflective practice
• Experience of influencing the networks of support around individuals and creating system change
• Experience of creating and delivering psychological and trauma informed training to different audiences

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

The Rollercoaster Building

Bridgwater

TA6 4RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that all services are delivered in a warm and welcoming way, demonstrating ambition and hope for all service users. Build trusting and collaborative relationships with service users. Carry out role adhering to Second Steps policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach. Maintain regular contact with service users and provide practical support and assistance as appropriate. Contribute towards the co-production, implementation and review of recovery plans, crisis plans and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with vulnerable people either in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience of managing competing needs and priorities

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Brentry

Bristol

BS10 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that service runs effectively on a day-to-day basis meeting targets as agreed with Service Manager. Effectively manage team to ensure that service objectives and standards are met and that development plans for all service staff are produced that support the people development objectives of the organisation. Produce regular service reports and assist Senior Operations Manager to carry out monitoring and evaluation activities for department. Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures in line with legislation and recognised best practice. Facilitate service user and carer co-production, feedback and involvement in organisation and services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of effective team supervision
• Proven experience working in a community-based service (e.g. supported housing service, community mental health team, day centre, education)
• Proven experience of effective risk management and working within standard operating procedures
• Proven experience of budget / financial management

Desirable

• Experience of innovating and implementing new services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

For All Healthy Living Centre

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 3SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that all services are delivered in a warm and welcoming way, demonstrating ambition and hope for all service users. Build trusting and collaborative relationships with service users. Working from a Trauma and Psychologically Informed approach, use a range of different interventions and support strategies such as motivational interviewing, brief interventions and solution focussed approaches to engage clients. Carry out role adhering to Second Steps policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities-based approach. Co-produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

The Old Glass House

Wells

BA5 1SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user. Carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnerships policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service users support in order to deliver the support package. Work closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service. Support/ facilitate service users to access services. Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, feedback and manage risk to ensure risk is minimised. Work in a safe manner using a positive risk-taking approach, ensuring the health and safety policies of Mental Health Bristol are implemented and fully adhered to ensure all safeguarding issues are properly managed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A 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.
• A years experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Campbell House

High Kingsdown

Bristol

BS6 5UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Build trust with Black, African, Caribbean and Asian Descent communities, including people not linked to established organisations. Work with communities, faith groups and local leaders to raise awareness, increase referrals to HWYNI Mental Health and Bristol Carers Service, and reduce barriers. Run welcoming drop-ins, peer groups and carers spaces in accessible community venues. Recruit and support Experts by Experience to shape learning, co-production and improvement. Use feedback and access data to drive and report on service improvements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly with Black, African, Caribbean and Asian Descent communities and/or communities who experience barriers to services.
• Experience of delivering outreach, community events, drop-ins, peer spaces, carers spaces or engagement forums.
• Experience of developing partnerships with community organisations, faith groups, voluntary sector services or statutory partners.
• Experience of using feedback, community insight or data to identify inequalities and improve access.
• Experience of supporting inclusive practice, anti-racism learning or culturally sensitive service development.
• Previous experience in a race equity, community development, public health, mental health outreach or inclusion-focused role.

Desirable

• Experience of recruiting, supporting or working alongside Experts by Experience.
• Experience of participating in race equity or community partnership groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

162 Pennywell Road

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Build trusted relationships through flexible, persistent engagement Agree clear Goal Based Outcomes and practical actions Help people address housing, financial, health, isolation and caring-related challenges Manage risk and safeguarding concerns, and connect people with appropriate community and statutory support

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting adults with mental health needs and associated social or practical barriers, which may include housing insecurity, substance misuse, offending, poverty, isolation, physical health needs or caring responsibilities.
• Experience of outreach or floating-support work, demonstrating persistence, flexibility and a range of approaches in supporting people to engage voluntarily.
• Proven ability to build relationships, and to work collaboratively and successfully in a team environment across sectors and agencies
• Proven ability to promote and apply good practice in equality and diversity
• Ability to apply proportionate risk assessment, safety planning and safe-working practices when supporting people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

162 Pennywell Road

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user. Carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnerships policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service users support in order to deliver the support package. Work closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service. Support/ facilitate service users to access services. Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, feedback and manage risk to ensure risk is minimised. Work in a safe manner using a positive risk-taking approach, ensuring the health and safety policies of Mental Health Bristol are implemented and fully adhered to ensure all safeguarding issues are properly managed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A 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.
• A years experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Speedwell Centre

Whitefield Road

Brisol

BS5 7TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer to be part of a friendly team, with direct support from your operational team and line manager in-depth induction to Second Step and Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust to all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager 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: Louise Roberts, Human Resources Partnership Lead on 07790551139 or email [email protected] About us We are taking positive action to increase diversitythroughoutour organisation, and to nurture a culture ofinclusionfor 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 Black, African, Caribbean and Asian descent to apply as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step. 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 candidates skills and qualities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A 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.
• A years experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Greenway Centre

Southmead

Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Establish Shaping Teaching and Responding (STAR) Teams for BSW Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership Services by identifying and recruiting members with lived experience and organising and facilitating group spaces. Work in an inclusive, equitable, culturally sensitive way for all colleagues and STAR Team members, challenging stigma, and discrimination, and ensuring up-to-date community knowledge. Recruit lived experience representatives with a range of needs e.g., from young people to older people, LGBTQ+ service users, disabled people and with people with a range of backgrounds and ethnicity, aiming to foster a sense of belonging for service users. Hold 1:1s with STAR members to positively support the individuals recovery. You will have honest discussions around their needs and wellbeing, and support STAR members to be reflective in managing their mental health and recovery and personal growth. Support staff teams to develop and implement service specific improvement plans based on the principles of the 4Pi lived experience framework: principles, purpose, presence, process and impact Support staff teams to identify current and former clients who may have an interest in becoming STAR members.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering user involvement strategies
• Experience working in a community setting (for example supported housing, community mental health team, day centre)
• Ability to work successfully and participative in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate successfully with a wide range of people
• Lived experience of mental health issues as a service user

Desirable

• Proven experience of training delivery
• Experience of receiving support for your own mental health or as an active carer for someone who is / was

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage a team of Recovery Navigators, providing 1:1s, supervisions, and developing Personal Development Plans in line with Second Steps policies and procedures. Screen referrals and carry out support conversations (if appropriate) to ascertain the best support route/service for the client; completing relevant paperwork on electronic systems and carrying out follow up calls. Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions, as well as building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in a clients support. Supporting Recovery Navigators in the effective management of risk by providing guidance and oversight on escalated concerns, including safeguarding matters and incident management. Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years recent experience of working with people
• with moderate to severe mental health needs including needs
• assessments and the support planning process.
• Experience of working with people with multiple needs e.g. mental health, learning difficulty, personality disorder.
• Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable
• the client to take up the responsibilities of their own recovery.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer, supporter, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of leading a team including providing regular supervisions, completing annual appraisals and creating performance development plans.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

The Circle, Pinehurst

Swindon

SN2 1QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage a team of Recovery Navigators, providing 1:1s, supervisions, and developing Personal Development Plans in line with Second Steps policies and procedures. Screen referrals and carry out support conversations (if appropriate) to ascertain the best support route/service for the client; completing relevant paperwork on electronic systems and carrying out follow up calls. Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions, as well as building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in a clients support. Supporting Recovery Navigators in the effective management of risk by providing guidance and oversight on escalated concerns, including safeguarding matters and incident management. Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years recent experience of working with people
• with moderate to severe mental health needs including needs
• assessments and the support planning process.
• Experience of working with people with multiple needs e.g.mental health, learning difficulty, personality disorder.
• Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable
• the client to take up the responsibilities of their own recovery.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer, supporter, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of leading a team including providing regular supervisions, completing annual appraisals and creating performance development plans.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hold a small caseload of up to 6 clients Work collaboratively with individuals to understand their experiences, strengths, challenges, and risks Work in collaboration with intensive teams in AWP Contribute to the development of client formulations Create client support plans, and safety plans Deliver psychoeducation and skills-focused interventions Deliver support which is focused on reducing oSuicidality oself-harm oAcuity of mental health symptoms

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 6 months-1 year experience working with people with mental health needs, including risk assessing and support planning
• Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable the client to take up the responsibilities of their own recovery.
• 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.
• Experience being involved in processes with high-risk presentations, including risk management, safety planning, safeguarding
• Experience delivering support to acute populations within crisis, admission or intensive community settings, including managing complexity, co-occurring needs and heightened risk.
• Lived experience of mental health issues or services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)