Role: Recovery Navigator
Location: Bristol
Pay: 13.99 per hour (8 week contract)
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health challenges? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of women, men, and children dealing with long-term mental health needs? If so read on!
We are recruiting for a Recovery Navigator to join our team and work with one of our clients in Bristol supporting people in crisis.
As a Recovery Navigator, you'll play a crucial part in connecting individuals to a wide range of services, helping them build resilience, regain control, and improve their overall wellbeing. You'll work within a multi-disciplinary team, including GPs, mental health professionals, social care, and community organisations, to provide person-centred care that empowers those navigating the complexities of mental health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, identify goals, and create individualised support plans.
- Work closely with a range of professionals and agencies, from GPs to community groups, to ensure holistic care.
- Provide support to individuals who often fall between primary and secondary care, offering tailored interventions.
- Deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support to people from diverse backgrounds, including survivors of domestic abuse.
- Facilitate access to essential services, from housing to employment support, and help individuals build connections within their community.
What We're Looking For:
- A strong commitment to recovery-oriented practice, with experience in mental health or complex needs support.
- Ability to manage casework, create effective support plans, and handle multiple needs with compassion and professionalism.
- Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, individuals with long-term conditions, and those facing health inequalities.
- A belief in the power of collaboration, community, and promoting hope for every individual you support.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with individuals with mental health needs or complex challenges.
- Understanding of safeguarding policies, equal opportunities, and health & safety within mental health contexts.
- Proven ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including people with mental health challenges, domestic abuse survivors, and individuals with other social needs.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a pioneering team that is changing the way mental health services are delivered.
- A chance to work in a supportive and innovative environment that puts the needs of the individuals we serve at the heart of everything we do.
- A role that combines direct support, community engagement, and professional development, with opportunities to grow in your career.
Click "apply" today or call Joe on (phone number removed) and join us in delivering person-centred care and helping individuals on their journey to recovery.