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Mental health support assistant – self-directed care

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Support assistant
Posted: 19h ago
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## Assistant project workers* Glasgow Association for Mental Health* Full time* £24,479* On site: Glasgow* Closing 4th June 2026------* Advertised from 21st May 2026* 35 hours per week. Fixed Term to 31 March 2027 (may be extended dependent on funding)* Ref: APW/SDS#### RoleGAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. Wecurrently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality,inclusion, and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair WorkFirst principles for all employment terms and conditions. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees thatyou have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as wellas meeting the requirements for SSSC registration.We are seeking Assistant Project Workers to join our Self-Directed support service located across the city. In thisrole, you will provide personalised support to adults experiencing or recovering from mental healthchallenges.As an Assistant Project Worker, you will build supportive and trusting relationships with individuals, helping themachieve their personal goals and maintain their wellbeing. You will also demonstrate strong communication andorganisational skills, ensuring that all personal planning guidelines are followed and that you work effectivelyalongside our key referrers and partner agencies.While knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable, full induction and training will beprovided. This includes training on the SSSC Codes of Practice, the National Care Standards, and how theseframeworks apply to your role.A qualification at SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification, isessential.As these services are registered with the Care Inspectorate, you will be required to pay an annual fee to maintainyour registration.Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living withmental health challenges and who may have complex needs. and be able to work flexibly; some early morning,evening and weekend working may be required.GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this,we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particularrequirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 5525592.These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups(Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Schemeupdate check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of thischeck being satisfactory.#### Application notesIf you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website atgamh.org.ukClick on “Our Work” tab to view current vacanciesAlternatively, you can request an application pack from: GAMH, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, GlasgowG1 5PR – Tel: 0141 552 5592.Closing date for applications 4th June 2026
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