Support Worker 2

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: Support Worker 2, Way Forward Service**

**Ref: REC1219**

**Location: Sites across Glasgow (Maryhill, Bellahouston and Govan)**

**Hours: 37.5 per week**

**Salary: £21,499.00 - £22,287.00 (£11.03 to £11.43 per hour; Salary Point 13 to 19)**

**Contract: Permanent**

**About the Role**

The role is within the Way Forward services which has two sites based in Govan and Broomhill. The two sites are registered as Care at home/housing support, this is a challenging and exciting opportunity to make a difference to people who have a diagnosed Mental Health condition. The service strives to support people to achieve their identified outcomes and live as independently as they can. The team support the people who use our services with daily living tasks, medication, liaise with primary health care services, enabling individuals to achieve their chosen outcomes.

**What we are looking for**

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. We will ask you to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The posts will involve a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekends and two sites requires a sleepover and on call shifts.

**What we will provide for you**

Within the posts on offer there are opportunities for a variety of training and development. Mental health training will be provided to ensure you have an understanding of how to work with the people who use our service. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.

Some of our other 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

**Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you**

**To apply** and for further information please visit (copy and paste);

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,499.00-£22,287.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Physical setting:

- Extra care housing

Shift:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REC1219