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Ref no: 415248
Published: 05/03/2025
Closes: 19/03/2025
Location: Elgin, IV30
Salary: £24,172 - £24,672 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time, Part Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
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.
About the Role
SAMH Mental Health Practitioners play an important role in supporting people who use our services to develop skills to better manage their mental health and live independently, upholding their rights to privacy, dignity and personal choice. SAMH community services provide a range of mental health and social care support to individuals and may also provide support with other complex needs. SAMH Moray provides 6 pathways of recovery based practical and emotional support to individuals across Moray and SAMH Mental Health Practitioners will work across these 6 pathways.
Some of the key activities of the role include:
1. Supporting clients in their homes and the community and encourage them to participate in activities for independent living and to be involved in decisions that affect them.
2. Assist individuals to manage their mental health with a focus on developing sustainable strategies and building personal resilience.
3. Equip individuals to care for themselves and the practicalities of running their own home.
4. Deliver specific intervention programmes, such as Distress Brief Intervention, 1-1 work, MyRap and groupwork.
5. Assist individuals to develop new skills and achieve new personal goals, rediscover interests and try new things.
6. Facilitate support to widen individuals' own support network.
7. Provide quality support services to clients through effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and review of their requirements in partnership with them.
8. Promote the work of SAMH and the work of the service in order to enhance delivery of services to clients.
9. Ensure that services provided comply with standards set by SAMH, our values of respect, dignity and equality, and meet the contractual or partnership requirements of relevant external agencies.
What we are looking for
Respect and dignity for the people who use our services is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for people with great people skills who are honest, reliable and resilient in challenging situations. You will be able to use initiative, compassion, energy and determination to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals with a range of support needs and support them to identify and achieve meaningful goals.
Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems or distress is desirable but not essential, as is experience working with adults with a wide range of support needs.
Supporting the people who use our services means there are a variety of shift patterns including evenings and weekends. Please note that travel is an essential part of the role and due to the geographical reach, a valid driving licence and access to own vehicle are desirable for the post.
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:
1. Reimbursement of PVG.
2. Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions.
3. 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata).
4. 4 public holidays (pro rata).
5. 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata).
6. Team wellbeing budgets.
7. Workplace pension scheme.
8. Life Assurance policy.
9. Employee Assistance Programme.
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Wednesday 19th March 2025.
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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