Wellbeing Practitioner (REC1633)

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 over 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: Wellbeing Practitioner

Ref: REC1633

Service: Time for You

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £25,440 per annum (Salary point 22-22)

Contract 24 months fixed term

Location: Aberdeen City

What is ‘Time for You’?

Time for You brings SAMH, academic partners and Qwell together to provide different options of accessible psychological wellbeing and mental health support.

Time for You is for anyone aged 16 and over, living in Scotland and experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns and offers three types of support:

• Qwell: Offering access to a moderated community forum, self-help tools, resources and professional support.
• Wellbeing Coaching: Working with a SAMH Wellbeing Practitioner using evidence-based cognitive behavioural coaching to increase awareness and develop tools, skills and strategies to achieve personal goals with a client’s mental wellbeing.
• Talking Therapy: Working with a Trainee Psychologist or Student Counsellor using a therapeutic approach to target mental health concerns, whilst exploring tools for managing mental health and providing counselling for clients.

About the Role

Responding to the impact of the RAAC situation within the Balnagask Housing Estate on local residents and home owners, this role will deliver place based Time for You support in venues across Torry and Aberdeen City to support the mental health and wellbeing of residents and owners impacted by this..

As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be empowering people to improve their wellbeing, resilience and mental health through psychological wellbeing coaching. Using evidence-based cognitive behavioural coaching models, you will support clients to explore and work towards the goals which are important to them during this transition. You will predominantly work with clients on a 1:1 basis, offering coaching within a time-limited structure. Sessions will usually be scheduled Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, depending on Wellbeing Practitioner and client availability. In some cases, evening/weekend sessions may be required.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to peoples’ lives as they navigate potentially very challenging change. In addition to experience in delivering psychological interventions, you will be a self-starter who can demonstrate good communication skills, reliability and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is essential.

Please note: You will be required to arrange your own supervision in line with regulatory requirements.

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, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded training in Cognitive Behavioural Coaching.
• 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
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for all applications will be 12 noon on Monday 2nd December 2024.

Interviews will take place on 11th Dec - 13th Dec 2024.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Tracey Beattie tracey.beattie@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 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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