Around since, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.
SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
Post: Support Worker 2
Ref: REC
Location: North East Glasgow (Tollcross and Mount Vernon)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £24, – £25, (Salary Points 13-19*) Plus Sleepover Enhancement for every sleepover completed and On Call Payments
*whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 13
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
SAMH Easterhill Service is looking for a support worker to be part of an innovative service which makes a positive impact on the lives of the people who use the service.
As a Support Worker, you will carry key-worker responsibility for a number of service users, some of whom will require individual support. This will involve supporting people to develop outcome-focused action plans, carrying out assessments and reviews and contributing to the facilitation and development of therapeutic groups.
What we are looking for
Your attitude and personality matter as much as your skills and experiences. We are looking for initiative, creativity, energy and determination and the ability to motivate and inspire service users to develop their skills and self-confidence and realise their aspirations.
You will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills and knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems. The post involves evening work which is covered on a rota basis.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;
· Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration (delete for non-registered roles)
· Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
· 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
· 4 public
· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
· Team wellbeing budgets
· Workplace pension scheme
· Life Assurance policy
· Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Wednesday 10th September .
To apply please visit: work-with-us
PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.
Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation – diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.
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