Founded in 1923, we’ve been working to improve Scotland’s mental health for more than 100 years. From national services, like our confidential Infoline and online wellbeing support Time for You, to our 70 services based in communities across Scotland, we work every day to support better mental health and wellbeing.
We are a service provider and a campaigner. We’re proud of this.
We listen to what matters locally, and we campaign nationally – for the changes, big and small, that can make all the difference in life. Because now, more than ever, we need to make change happen. We take action for Scotland’s mental health.
Post: Financial Wellbeing Practitioner
Ref: REC1754
Location: Glasgow (The Nook, Brunswick House) OR North Lanarkshire
Hours: Full time and Part time
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months
About the Role
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, it continues to take a damaging toll on the mental well-being of families and individuals across Scotland. The link between financial and mental health problems is significant, making it vital to explore how to better support people in managing both their mental and financial well-being.
In response to this pressing need, SAMH’s Financial Wellbeing Practitioner will deliver an integrated financial and mental well-being service across Glasgow and the surrounding areas, initially within our Glasgow and North Lanarkshire offices and services, including our innovative new service The Nook.
What we are looking for
In this exciting new role, you’ll use your knowledge and experience of financial wellbeing and management techniques to support individuals and families with mental health issues, in person, online or by telephone.
You’ll also be able to share your knowledge effectively and creatively with our colleagues across SAMH to enable them to support the people they work with.
The Finance Wellbeing Practitioner will also develop inclusive support materials and toolkits to guide people towards further help and support with their finances, asking the right people the right questions.
Your excellent communication skills will help you work with our Campaigns team to create a multimedia awareness campaign highlighting the importance of good financial wellbeing and mental health.
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;
· Reimbursement of Disclosure costs.
· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
· 30 days annual leave (pro-rata)
· 4 public holidays
· 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 Monday 4th August 2025.
To apply and for further information 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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