Job summary
Support available to you within the role: You will get: In-depth goal focused induction to Second Step including 12 week development plan In-depth shadowing experience All the relevant training and support you need to do your job well and expand your skills Permanent contract with flexible working Blended working options Expenses allowance Input from our teams clinical psychologist including trainings, support with formulating support and creative thinking spaces Supportive team environment with weekly team meetings, monthly one-to-one sessions monthly reflective practice monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager
Main duties of the job
IOS provides short-term, intensive, psychosocial support to people being discharged from AWP Intensive Services to their GP. As a Recovery Navigator, you will provide support that is: Short-term (up to 6 weeks) Intensive (2-3x per week) Person-centred 1:1 Outreach Who does IOS support? Individuals being discharged from AWP Intensive Services (IS) back to GP-led care Have remaining acute symptoms of risk or distress Would benefit from an extension of intensive support, but no longer require clinical intervention
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: 19 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £26,056 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: SEC1228329
- Job locations: Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1RF, United Kingdom
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
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This advert is for Recovery Navigator (37 hours per week) Swindon with Second Step in Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1RF, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £26056.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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