Female Recovery Navigator - South Recovery Team

trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user (male or female).Co

produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other

self-management tools. Case

manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all

professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service users support in

order to deliver the support package. Work

closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working

with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community

Service. Support/ facilitate service users to access services. Maintain

hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery. Use

lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individuals

recovery. Must hold

a full driving licence and have access to appropriate motorised vehicle

1.

The job description does not describe a

comprehensive list of duties, rather a broader range of accountabilities and

performance indicators. The role profile

is subject to review and change.

1.1

Work collaboratively

together with the service user (male and female) and mental health professionals

to navigate and coordinate services (both social and clinical interventions),

connecting into community resources, building resilience and improving

wellbeing. Work within a recovery and

psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support peoples

recovery to live fulfilling lives. Ensure that services are tailored to

individuals cultural and social needs.

1.2

Mental Health Bristol will provide, on a continuing

basis, practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a

rich and meaningful life.

The aim is to deliver

recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other

support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions.

The post is part of the

Assessment and Recovery Team and involves working with and alongside multi organisations

(Mental Health Bristol Partnership). The post holder will need to work collaboratively

and in partnership with all these agencies as one team.

1.3

Employer

Relationship: Partnership

and Recovery Development Manger

Clinical Supervisor: Specialist

Recovery Practitioner (AWP)

Line Manager: A&R Team Manager (AWP)

Direct Reports: None

Professional relationship: Partnership

and Recovery Development Managers

1.4

Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user.

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 approach

Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other

self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with

service users in line with best practice.

Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively

with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service users

support in order to deliver the support package. Work closely with colleagues

with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such

as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service. Support/ facilitate

service users to access services.

Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, feedback and manage risk to

ensure risk is minimised. Work in a safe

manner using a positive risk-taking approach, ensuring the health and safety

policies of Mental Health Bristol are implemented and fully adhered to ensure

all safeguarding issues are properly managed.

Have up-to-date safeguarding training and ensure that Safeguarding policies

and procedures are fully adhered to and that a Think Family approach is

embedded within working practice.

Enable delivery of the recovery plan and to enable service users to make

informed decisions about their mental wellbeing, maximising their independence

and providing advocacy role where appropriate. Build trusting and collaborative

relationship with the service user.

Work in a culturally sensitive way for all service users, tailoring

service to meet their individual needs, challenging stigma and discrimination,

advocating for person if appropriate, and ensuring up-to-date community knowledge.

Work with a range of needs e.g. from young people to older people, LGBT service

users, disabled people and with people with a range of backgrounds and

ethnicity.

To provide specialist support to women and men using the service and advice

and guidance to other team members regarding womens mental health issues

To provide specialist support and screening regarding domestic abuse/sexual

violence and provide advice and guidance to the team on pathways into DVA and

sexual violence services.

Participate actively in supervision and reflective practice. Proactively seek advice and support from colleagues and other agencies as relevant

Promote and facilitate service user involvement and inclusion within Mental

Health Bristol and the community in line with Mental Health Bristol Partnership

objectives.

Contribute to project work, development initiatives and implementation

of policies and procedures with guidance from Team Manager and Partnership and

Recovery Development Managers.

Manage caseload, documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date

and clear record keeping in line with BMH policies, making best use of

supervision, training and staff development. Ensuring up to date and clear

record keeping in line with policies.

Collaborate with other team members to maximise service performance,

meet targets and Service Level Agreements and promote effective communication

and teamwork.

Work within rota system including evenings and weekend working as

required.

Contribute to Recovery College delivery and promote college activities

to Service Users, family, carers and enable access.

Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for

recovery. Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the

individuals recovery.

Work closely with carers, families and children as with service users

carers if appropriate.

1.5

Performance measures

Contribution to a service that has high aspirations for service users

and has a commitment to supporting recovery for everyone using the

service.

Delivery of specified support work and case management to time and

standard.

Delivery of up to date support plans that are realistic, client centred

and outcome focused.

Ensuring safe service delivery, safeguarding service users, cares and

families.

Positive outcomes for service users are achieved.

Full implementation of policies and procedures.

Contribution to the development of the service.

Collaboration and contribution to the effectiveness of the team.

In return for

Up

to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)

3

extra holidays including International Womens Day

Excellent

development and training opportunities

Employer

pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)

Cycle

to Work Scheme

Knowledge, skills and experience