Recovery Coach
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago
Job summary
Second Step are providing Step Together an exciting service for people with complex needs in Somerset. We work with clients and partners creatively to develop new and sustainable support and adults facing difficulties in obtaining and sustaining housing and with mental health needs, drug and alcohol problems, behavioural issues, significant debt, and involvement in the criminal justice system. The service offers a psychological, adversity and trauma (PAT) informed approach, advocates for system change, creatively thinking with other agencies to develop innovative ways to overcome barriers to engagement.
Main duties of the job
Working to the Recovery Coach Model principles, you will develop strengths-based actions orientated around the Outcomes Star. You will engage and support your own caseload of clients with complex needs in leading their journeys, and maximising their choice and control over the support they receive by developing a responsible and individual network of 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 needs. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct and support clients assessments Positively manage and reduce clients using safety and inclusion planning tools Working with a caseload, undertake proactive work across Somerset to engage and build trusting relationships with clients. Developing a full understanding of their backgrounds, current situation, their priorities, needs, hopes and ambitions. Provide a single consistent point of contact for a client and other people working with them.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Proven experience of working in service provision for people with complex and multiple needs relating to at least two of the following: mental health, drug and alcohol, homelessness, offending Proven experience of outreach or floating support work, demonstrating persistence and flexibility and a range of strategies in successfully supporting clients 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 Proven ability to operate risk management and safe working practices in working with vulnerable clients