Job Description

Open Mental Health is a Somerset alliance of local voluntary organisations and the NHS. We are working in partnership to ensure that residents of Somerset get the support they need, when they need it.
Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health problems get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life, by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities and physical exercise, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
This role is based in Sedgemoor.
You will work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team delivering specialist interventions, ensuring that services are tailored to individuals cultural and social needs. This role oversees our Recovery and Wellbeing Workers alongside acting as a conduit between the Open Mental Health partners and the local community.
It is a fast paced role that requires a high level of organisation and a good knowledge of the local area and its communities.
Second Step is a leading provider of mental health services. We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share our beliefs and values. If you would like to find out more about the post before applying, please contact Fern Pearce or Alex Carter (Please note that they are not available w/c 26th May)
Closing date: Sunday 1st June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 9th June 2025
The ability to travel to several appointments daily (including in rural areas with limited/ unreliable public transport) is essential.
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.