Dbi Practitioner

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 theirlives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

**For Scotland’s Mental Health**

**Post: DBI Practitioner**

**Ref: REC1135**

**Location: Distress Brief Intervention - West Dunbartonshire (Hybrid Working)**

**Hours: 30 per week**

**Salary: £24,000.00 pro rata; £12.30 per hour (Salary Point 22)**

**Contract: Fixed Term to March 2024 (with possibility of extension)**

**About the Role**

Scottish Government has announced a further commitment to the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme across Scotland. SAMH are looking to recruit practitioners to join our DBI team in West Dunbartonshire which supports Children & Young people aged 14-24 (26 care experience). A Distress Brief Intervention is a time limited and supportive, problem solving contact with an individual in distress. DBI level 1 is provided by staff in primary care education and Police Scotland and involves a compassionate response, signposting and offer of referral to a DBI level 2 service.

DBI level 2 is provided by trained SAMH staff who receive referrals from front line level 1 staff. The DBI Practitioner will contact the person within 24-hours of referral and provide compassionate, problem solving support, wellness and distress management planning, supported connections and signposting for a period of up to 14 days. The DBI Practitioner role is an exciting and challenging post which makes a real difference to young peoples’ lives. You will use your great communication skills, compassion and person centred approach to support young people to achieve their identified outcomes. Previous experience and knowledge of supporting people with their mental health would be desirable.

**What we are looking for**

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our West Dunbartonshire DBI team. DBI practitioners provide support, advice and personal support planning for young people referred from frontline services, carrying out a 14 day intervention to people in distress. The role of the DBI Practitioners is to review the reasons for the individuals’ distress, and support the person to develop immediate coping strategies and link them into a range of appropriate community services and facilities. The DBI Practitioner will also support the person in distress to develop their Distress Brief Intervention Management Plan and link individuals into a range of appropriate community services and facilities as appropriate.

You will have the skills to provide compassionate connected direction and guidance to people referred to the DBI from Primary Care, Education and Police Scotland.

Supporting the Service Manager to co-ordinate, evaluate and review this support will be required while providing accurate data information and completed distress management plans. You will have experience working with children and young people and families with complex issues including trauma, mental health and child protection. Having the ability to communicate constructively and confidently with multiple partner agencies such as Primary Care, Education and Police Scotland. You will have the skills and knowledge to ensure safe and effective provision of support to those people who use the DBI service through the promotion of outcomes focused person centred approaches.

Training in Level 2 Distress Brief Intervention, specific to the post, will be provided.
- **Access to a car is essential as travel will be required through West Dunbartonshire**_

**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.
- 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
- Life Assurance policy
- Employee Assistance Programme

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: £12.30 per hour

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