Support Worker Level 2 (REC1609)

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: Support Worker Level 2 (2 posts)

Ref: REC1609

Location: Castlemilk, Glasgow (ARBD – Hoddam service)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £23400.00 - £23624.00 (Salary points 13 – 19)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

The ARBD Hoddam Care Home is based in Castlemilk in the Southside of Glasgow. The service offers support to 8 individuals with a range of needs whom have a diagnosis of Alcohol Related Brain Damage. The support worker role provides a range of direct support to individuals within their communities to engage with addiction support, improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Our ARBD service supports people with complex mental health issues in all aspects of their day-to-day living offering emotional and practical support to encourage them to live fulfilled and meaningful lives. Working with service users to define their own support plans, support workers will coordinate, evaluate and review support in line with guidance from the management team.

The service provides 24/7 support therefore the support worker role requires an element of shift working including early shifts, back shifts and weekly sleepovers (which are paid as an additional rate).

In addition you will be added to an on- call rota.

What we are looking for

We are looking for motivated and committed individuals to join our team of existing support staff. It is important that you have shared values with SAMH to include respect for others and a desire to encourage and promote recovery and a good standard of living for those we support.

The ability to work as part of a team is essential. Although knowledge and experience of working with addiction is desirable it is not essential.

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 & 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 12 noon on Friday 01st November 2024

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.

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.

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