Bank Relief Support Worker (REC1345)

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.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Bank Support Worker

Ref: REC1345

Location: ARBD Southside Response; Castlemilk, Glasgow

Shifts: Mixed; Early, Backshift, Sleepovers and on-call

Salary: £11.03 per hour

Contract: Bank

About the Role

The role is within the ARBD Addiction services based in Castlemilk and has two sites. One is out-reach across the Southside of Glasgow, the other a care home setting. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to make a difference to people who have a diagnosed ARBD (Alcohol Related Brain Damage) condition. Based on a harm reduction model, 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 addiction services along with primary health care services, enabling individuals to achieve their chosen outcomes. Both services work very closely with the Glasgow ARBD team and practice a harm reduction model of working.

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 one site also requires sleepover and on call shifts.

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 & SSSC fees and registration costs

• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

• Team wellbeing budgets

• Workplace pension scheme

• Life Assurance policy

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Tuesday 12th December 2023.

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

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Lyndsey Naismith on 07971 892 882.

To apply 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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