Recovery Navigator - Later Life Specialism

Location
Bristol, England
Salary
£20369.00 - £22265.00 per annum + EAP, Pension
Posted
16 Jun 2017
Closes
30 Jun 2017
Ref
JUN20171544
Contact
Vacancy Filler
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Our client is a leading provider in Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire & Bath and North-east Somerset, providing support, care and psychological services to people with mental health and other related support needs, to enable them to fulfil their hopes and ambitions.


Job Title: Recovery Navigators - Later Life Specialism

Our client has three full time positions, one to be based in North, South and Central Bristol.

Within this role there is a later life specialism. The ideal candidates will understand the support needs of service users over the age of 50 years old, in a community setting. In addition candidates need to be aware of the impact of deteriorating physical health on client's mental health as well as the impact of isolation, with a view to widening their social networks within the community.

The ideal candidate's must have a minimum of two years experience working with clients over the age of 50, in a community setting.

You will need to take a holistic view, with a recovery and psychologically informed approach.

In return they offer excellent benefits, learning and development opportunities and a great place to work.

If you are innovative, have 2 years' experience of mental health in a support role, this job could be for you. Please note you must hold a current full driving license or full motorbike license and access to a vehicle.


Closing date: Friday 30th June 2017

Interview Date: Thursday 13th July 2017

Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.