Recovery Coach (REC1555)

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: Recovery Coach

Ref: REC1555

Service/Department: Fife Mental Health In-Reach (Forensic)

Hours: 21 hrs per week x 2

Shifts: Various hours including early and late shifts, weekends, and evenings

Salary: £23,400 - £23,624 pro rata, £12.00 - £12.11 (Salary point 13-19)

Contract: Fixed term until March 2026

About the Role

The Recovery Coach at our in-reach service is a flexible multi-skilled role providing direct emotional wellbeing and practical support to individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The role will be based in a low security unit in Stratheden Hospital, working with people on an individual or group basis, in the ward and in a community setting.

The Recovery Coach will work with individuals to identify strengths and issues and goals, encourage individuals to recognise and use their existing strengths, support building new skills and utilise coaching approaches to build momentum in self-management, personal recovery and building capacity. Assessing individual’s strengths and needs, the Recovery Coach will link individuals with meaningful supports within their community. Recovery Coaches will be a role model of recovery and optimism.

This work is about helping people with Severe and enduring Mental Health disorders to live well and achieve the things in life that really matter to them. This service is commissioned by Fife Council and supports people living with severe and enduring mental health issues, to live fulfilled lives and achieve their goals. This exciting opportunity working in partnership with Fife Health and Social Care Partnership will use recovery focussed interventions to support patients to achieve their long-term rehabilitation needs and subsequent transfer of care to community-based settings through structured social activities both within and out with the clinical area. SAMH will work with established statutory partners to implement the in-reach service, enhancing treatment and support provided by NHS Fife with clinical staff and multi-disciplinary team input, leading to greater engagement. This is done through effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and review of patients’ requirements.

What we are looking for

Respect and dignity for the people who use our services is at the heart of everything we do. We will ask you to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). We’re looking for people with great people skills who are honest, reliable and resilient in challenging situations. Ideally for this role you will have experience supporting people with mental health problems, key-working and case management.

Everyone we support is different and we use individually tailored plans to help them to identify where their strengths lie and support them in the areas where they may need it. In this role your attitude and personality matter as much as your skills and experience. We are looking for initiative, compassion, energy and determination and the ability to motivate and inspire people who use our services to develop their skills and self-confidence and realise their aspirations. This is an exciting opportunity and you will go home each day knowing you made a difference.

You will be based in Stratheden Hospital and will be required to work flexibly across other local area services.

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

· Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & 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 (pro rata)

· 4 public holidays (pro rata)

· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)

· Team wellbeing budgets

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Thursday 15th August 2024 with interviews scheduled to take place the week beginning 26th August 2024.

Get in touch!

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact Stuart Murray on 07710386850 or stuart.murray@samh.org.uk.

Please submit your application form at https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us/vacancies before the closing date.

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.

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