Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health

LAMH is a charitable company providing a range of support services across Lanarkshire and West Lothian as well as an information resource, charity shop, community wellbeing centre and cafe.

LAMH is an accredited living wage and investors in people employer and we consider ourselves an excellent employer in the social care sector. We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training and personal development opportunities and travel allowances are paid.

We are currently looking for mental health support workers to join us in our self directed support service in North Lanarkshire. (Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Motherwell)

You will work as part of a team to provide practical and emotional support to people experiencing difficulties with their mental health in their own homes and local community.

We have opportunities including full time up to 35hrs per week and part time with hours negotiable. These posts (hourly rate £12.00) include weekend work on a rotational basis and some evening work. We also welcome applications from people looking for evening and or weekend work. No formal qualifications necessary, however you will be required to undertake a course of study provided by the Organisation to a minimum of SVQ 2

Good communication skills, a genuine interest in people and the ability to work positively as part of a team are essential qualities for these positions. We welcome applications from people who have personal experience of mental health difficulties.

Full driving licence and access to own transport are essential for these positions.

All posts are subject to reference and PVG checks.

Successful candidates can expect a comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.

Please contact Dawn Raja at dawnraja@lamh.org.uk to return completed application forms.

Closing date for completed applications is Friday 20th September2024