Job Description

Could you inspire hope for people who are struggling with their mental health?

Second Step

is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and other needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health support needs can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.


We are recruiting a 0.6FTE 22.2 hours per week Recovery Coach to join our FS BANES Team to support in providing low level tier 2 support for people across Bath and North East Somerset. FS BANES aims to provide people with flexible, tailored support. The service will also link in with other agencies to overcome barriers which can prevent people from achieving their goals.

About the role

We are committed to working with a recovery-based approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs.


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 Northeast Somerset.


Not only that, but you will also 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 to maintain high quality delivery of services.


Why not join our team to support our clients on their recovery journey by:


Contributing to a service that has high aspirations for service users and has a commitment to supporting recovery for everyone

using the service.
Ensuring safe service delivery, safeguarding service users, cares and families. Positive outcomes for service users are achieved through effective time managed support Full implementation of policies and procedures. Contribution to the development of the service. Collaboration and contribution to the effectiveness of the team.



The role is 0.6FTE 22.2 hrs per week Monday to Friday Flexible working can be considered The current contract runs until March 2026 Place of work will be at our office in Southgate St, Bath with a combination of working from home.



Full details of this exciting opportunity can be found in the role profile.

About you

You will:


Have Skills in supporting clients to maintain their accommodation/tenancy and lead their recovery journey, to maximize their choice and control and be passionate about improving the lived experience and health of people using mental health services A proven knowledge and understanding of the care and support requirements of people with complex and multiple needs relating to homelessness, mental health, offending, drugs and alcohol Solutions focused 'can do' approach Good standard of IT skills Proven experience of outreach or floating support work, demonstrating persistence and flexibility and a range of strategies in successfully supporting clients to engage Proven ability to build relationships, and to work collaboratively and successfully in a team environment across sectors and agencies

What we offer

A salary 26,056 Workplace pension contributions Travel expenses Flexible Working Policy Work mobile phone and laptop Cycle to work scheme Regular supervisions with your line manager Regular Group Reflective Practice

About us

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the clients that we support.


We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who identify as being of Black, African, Caribbean or Asian descent to apply as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step.


To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate's skills and qualities.


If you are interested in this role but are concerned that you may not have the experience or knowledge please contact us for an informal conversation, we would very much like to hear from you. Please contact: Rob Hayball - Team Manager on 07855 012955 or email: Rob.Hayball@second-step.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 25th July 2025

Interview dates: Friday 1st August 2025

For more information and to apply please see our website

www.second-step.co.uk.

Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services. Unfortunately, Second Step is unable to sponsor applicants from outside the UK.