Job Description
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
Ref: REC1510
Location: Ledmore Supported Accommodation
Hours: 37.5
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior practitioner to join the team at the SAMH Ledmore Care Home in Drumchapel. The Senior Practitioner will provide direction and guidance to a team of staff supporting individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing, while being guided by the Service Manager. The Ledmore Service supports people with complex mental health issues in all aspects of their day-to-day living offering emotional and practical support to encourage them to live fulfilled and meaningful lives.
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 someone with great people skills who is honest, reliable and resilient in challenging situations. You should be motivated and passionate about leading people to reach their full potential and delivering a quality service. We will ask you to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
The Senior practitioner will:
• Provide direction and guidance to a team of staff supporting individuals in the accommodation to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
• Work with service users to define their own action plans and coordinate, evaluate and review this support.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm.
• Carry out observations and sampling of staff practice and highlight areas for development and training needs to Service Manager.
• Maintain the highest personal and professional standards. Work professionally and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, those who use our services and members of the public and to meet the requirements of funders and regulators.
• Be responsible for the Co-ordination, assessments, monitoring and review for individuals using the service,
• Act as the key contact and develop positive relationships with individuals, families, multi-agency teams and communities.
As the post will involve a variety of shift patterns including evening, weekends, sleepover shift and on-calls, you will be flexible in the hours and shifts you are available to work.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a SVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or the willingness to undertake this.
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;
• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & 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
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 25th June 2024 at 12 noon.
To apply and for further information 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 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. (Delete if not required)
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