Support Worker 2 (REC1219)

Support Worker 2 (REC1219) Glasgow, Scotland

Scottish Association for Mental Health
Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 21499 - 22287 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our 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 theirlives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Support Worker 2, Way Forward Service

Ref: REC1219

Location: Sites across Glasgow (Maryhill, Bellahouston and Govan)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £21,499.00 – £22,287.00 (£11.03 to £11.43 per hour; Salary Point 13 to 19)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

The role is within the Way Forward services which has two sites based in Govan and Broomhill. The two sites are registered as Care at home/housing support, this is a challenging and exciting opportunity to make a difference to people who have a diagnosed Mental Health condition. The service strives to support people to achieve their identified outcomes and live as independently as they can. The team support the people who use our services with daily living tasks, medication, liaise with primary health care services, enabling individuals to achieve their chosen outcomes.

What we are looking for

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. We don’t need you to have any specific qualifications or experience to join us, but what we do ask is you have right attitude and values, as respect and dignity are at the heart of everything we do at SAMH. We will ask you to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The posts will involve a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekends and two sites requires a sleepover and on call shifts.

What we will provide for you

Within the posts on offer there are opportunities for a variety of training and development. Mental health training will be provided to ensure you have an understanding of how to work with the people who use our service. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.

Some of our other benefits include;

· Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration

· Reimbursement of PVG & SSSC annual fees and registration 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 rising to 33 after 5 years’ service

· 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 Monday 19th June 2023 at 12:00 noon

Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Lindsay Wards at [email protected] 07834 405 921.

To apply and for further information please visit (copy and paste);

https://samh.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/SAMH/Public/Function/%24ORG.REC.EXAPN.WIZ/RECRUIT_EXT?suite=CES&token=ebfc9469-693e-4b67-91e8-9d93810be94e

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared on the application form are required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

SAMH Privacy Notice https://www.samh.org.uk/documents/Staff_Privacy_Notice_V1.0_.pdf

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,499.00-£22,287.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Physical setting:

  • Extra care housing

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REC1219

Support Worker 2 (REC1219)
Scottish Association for Mental Health

www.samh.org.uk
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Billy Watson
Unknown / Non-Applicable
501 to 1000 Employees
Unknown
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1923
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