Job summary Whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking for something new, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience, knowledge and skills within the health and social care sector. Your role will be to support people with issues including housing and mental health, towards recovery and a brighter future. No one day will be the same Your role will be working with service users in the Floating Support Service across Bath and North East Somerset. Not only that, you will receive comprehensive training, support and further career development to fulfil your role confidently and competently. We are looking to add to our innovative team of talented individuals which will support the organisation as a whole to maintain high quality delivery of services. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have experience of working in mental health services and will support clients to understand their needs and empower them to address some of the challenges they face. About us Second Step is a leading housing and mental health charity thats been putting mental health first for individuals and communities in Bristol and the South West for the last three decades. Working hand-in-hand with multiple agencies and local authorities, we offer practical help and emotional support tailored to each individual and their recovery. Our experience of working with people with mental health needs means we are well placed to offer skilled support to people with mental health issues and complex needs, including facing homelessness, trauma and learning difficulties. We believe that with the right support, everyone can take control and make their future their own. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,359 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number SEC1092391 Job locations Green Park Station Bath BA1 1JB Job description Job responsibilities Support to maintain accommodation/tenancy Support to manage physical health and wellbeing Support to manage mental health and wellbeing Support to maximize income, reduce debts, or find paid work Support to prevent loneliness and isolation Support to stay safe Job description Job responsibilities Support to maintain accommodation/tenancy Support to manage physical health and wellbeing Support to manage mental health and wellbeing Support to maximize income, reduce debts, or find paid work Support to prevent loneliness and isolation Support to stay safe 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 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 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 Green Park Station Bath BA1 1JB Employer's website https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)