Support Worker (REC1563)

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 2

Ref: REC1563

Location: Castlemilk, Glasgow (ARBD - Southside Response)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £23,400.00 - £23,624.00 (£12.00 - £12.11 per hour; Salary Points 13 – 19)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

The support worker role within the ARBD addictions service is to ensure that the person is supported to live with their diagnosed condition and feel fulfilled. Support staff will ensure that the persons white board, diary or other ARBD tool is updated on a daily basis and make sure they can access the local community, attend any relevant appointments. Staff will support the person in their home to keep hygiene standards at an acceptable level.

What we are looking for

To work within the addictions services staff need to be resilient and be able to make quick decisions on the spot as the service does have chaotic people that are supported. Mental health training is provided along with ARBD training that shows the tools required.

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. The posts will involve a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekends one site also requires sleepover and on call shifts.

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 (delete for non-registered roles)

· 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

· 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 Friday 06th December 2024 at 12 noon.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Lyndsey Naismith on 07971892882 or Lyndsey.naismith@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.

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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