Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About the role
As a Change Mental Health practitioner, you will work directly with service users who require immediate or ongoing emotional, practical or vocational support in order to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will work with service users to develop and review personal plans, although ultimate oversight rests with the Senior Project Worker.
You will work closely with other members of staff to achieve outcomes as defined by your line manager. Within the area team there is a clear line management structure which supports and shapes your practice. You will aim to contribute to an environment where people can relax, re-establish social skills and enhance their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work directly with service users to provide emotional, practical, or vocational support.
* Develop and review personal plans in collaboration with service users.
* Collaborate with team members to achieve defined outcomes.
* Contribute to a supportive environment for service users.
What does SAMH need from you?
Experience:
* Demonstrable success in account managing mutually beneficial partnerships.
* Proven track record of achieving and exceeding income or performance targets.
* Strong experience in presenting and communicating with diverse audiences.
* Strong understanding of fundraising principles and codes of practice, with an awareness of current trends in the fundraising environment.
* Proficiency in using CRMs/databases to maintain and monitor data. (Desirable)
* Familiarity with mental health services and the wider charity landscape in Scotland. (Desirable)
Key Skills and Attributes
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
* Understanding of current legislation, policies and issues affecting fundraising and the charity sector including GDPR.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking/presentations and report writing.
* Competence in using CRM systems and databases to manage donor information and track progress. (Desirable)
What is in it for you?
* 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (+4 public holidays). Pro Rata
* 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you. Pro Rata
* Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions.
* Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance policy from day one.
Be the driving force behind SAMH’s workplace and corporate engagement success. Apply today and help SAMH make a lasting difference in mental health across Scotland.
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