Implementation Manager (REC1623)

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 their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Implementation Manager

Ref: REC1623

Location: Brunswick House, Glasgow (with travel across identified communities in Scotland)

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Salary: £36, 218 - £38, 972 per annum (Salary point 34–37)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Scotland is grappling with a deepening mental health crisis. For that reason, we launched our first ever major appeal – SAMH: A Place for Everyone. We are aiming to raise £10 million over the next three years to transform the availability of and access to mental health support within communities across Scotland, putting our belief into action, that everyone with a mental health problem should be able to ask once and get help fast.

This exciting new role will work with the Programme Manager (APFE) to support the successful implementation of mental health hubs and outreach provision across a number of Scottish communities. The hubs will deliver mental health and wellbeing services that provide choice and flexibility in a safe, stigma-free and non-clinical environment. They will offer tailored support through our skilled and compassionate workforce meeting the needs of individuals, whether reaching out for the first time or managing ongoing mental health problems.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about delivering change and transforming mental health support within communities across Scotland.

You will need to demonstrate excellent project management skills, with experience of successfully implementing community-based services in a mental health and wellbeing setting.

With exceptional communication skills, you will need to be highly motivated and flexible to respond to the needs of each mental health hub, ensuring practice and delivery is of the highest quality at all times. You will demonstrate a professional approach, whilst maintaining effective working relationships internally, and externally, with partners, local community organisations, groups and individuals.

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 PVG.

· 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 Thursday 7 November, 12noon.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role, please contact: Judith Deacons (Programme Manager – APFE) on 07791 711 316 or via judith.deacons@samh.org.uk

To apply and for further information please visit; https://www.samh.org.uk/information/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.

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