Job summary Recovery Bristol Partnership will continually provide practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life.Our service is for people who develop psychosis between the age of 14 and 35. The service is designed to support people by providing treatment in the early stages.Our aim is to identify, engage and treat effectively people who are experiencing psychosis, as evidence shows the quicker support is provided, the better the outcomes for the individual. The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service, Second Step and Off the Record are working together to ensure effective and timely support for young people experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the service user and mental health professionals to navigate and coordinate services. Interventions will be both social and clinical, to build resilience and improve wellbeing. 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. Job description Job responsibilities Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user, whilst working in a short term context. Carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnerships policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approachTo be an expert through personal lived experience of mental health recovery; to draw upon lived experience of mental health support needs and recovery to assist people to move forward positively. To be active in own recovery and show a willingness to share recovery experience Job description Job responsibilities Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user, whilst working in a short term context. Carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnerships policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approachTo be an expert through personal lived experience of mental health recovery; to draw upon lived experience of mental health support needs and recovery to assist people to move forward positively. To be active in own recovery and show a willingness to share recovery experience Person Specification Experience Essential Past lived experience of psychosis A minimum of one years significant experience working with people with mental health needs. Proven lived experience of homelessness and/ or mental health issue or substance misuse and the ability to share your experience and recovery positively. Proven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, rough sleeping) Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process Desirable Proven experience of working within a housing and support agency Proven experience of supporting people with mental health issues through intentional peer support Person Specification Experience Essential Past lived experience of psychosis A minimum of one years significant experience working with people with mental health needs. Proven lived experience of homelessness and/ or mental health issue or substance misuse and the ability to share your experience and recovery positively. Proven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, rough sleeping) Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process Desirable Proven experience of working within a housing and support agency Proven experience of supporting people with mental health issues through intentional peer support 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 Campbell House, Montague Place Kingsdown Bristol BS6 5UB Employer's website