Mental Health Support Specialist

2 months ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Second Step Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Specialist to join our MINT team in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. As a key member of our integrated care team, you will work closely with mental health professionals, social care, GPs, and voluntary care staff to provide vital early support conversations with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Building trusting relationships with clients, demonstrating hope and courage to help maximise their independence; providing advocacy when needed. Completing individual assessments via initial support conversations to inform clients' recovery plan and direction of support. Supporting clients to use self-management tools such as a Wellness Recovery Action Plan. Being trained to use a range of skilled interventions and approaches, such as motivational interviewing, active listening, and solution-focused support. Helping clients navigate the system to find the support they need via voluntary sector organisations or referrals to statutory services like drug and alcohol support.

About Us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West, offering housing, support, and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other support needs. Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.



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