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Second Step Recovery Navigator

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

As part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership in Bath and Northeast 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-centered, and culturally inclusive approaches.

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting a Recovery Navigator to join our Access Community Mental Health Team in Bath to 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.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,099 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SEC1247438

Job locations

28 Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collaborate with health professionals, VCSE partners, and other support networks to provide seamless experience. Conduct support conversations using tools like DIALOG+ to create tailored, strengths-based support plans. Deliver person-centered, 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 description

Job responsibilities

Collaborate with health professionals, VCSE partners, and other support networks to provide seamless experience. Conduct support conversations using tools like DIALOG+ to create tailored, strengths-based support plans. Deliver person-centered, 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 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.

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

28 Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

28 Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Monika Rosinska

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,099 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SEC1247438

Job locations

28 Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP

United Kingdom

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