Scottish Association for Mental Health Hiring for Team Leader (REC1043) at Glasgow G Full Time

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: Team Leader

Ref: REC1043

Location: Glasgow Personalisation

Hours: 37.5

Salary: £24,596 – £28,073 per annum

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Glasgow Personalisation a registered Care at Home and Housing Support Service, Staff work across all areas of Glasgow, supporting individuals with enduring mental health issues and complex needs.

The service supports individuals to enable them to regain necessary life skills and build resilience. The service is designed to deliver Low-high levels of support with independent living strongly promoted, gradually reducing staff intervention and enabling individuals to be confident in their abilities to move on from the service.

We are committed to providing care and support to our service users and are looking for a Team Leader who is equally dedicated to the provision of outcome focused person centred care.

The Team Leader will have full line management responsibility for staff across the service. They will report directly to the Service Manager and be responsible for the implementation of, and adherence to, all SAMH policies and procedures. Experience in the areas of managing and developing teams and working across sectors is also desirable.

The service is an appointment based service and is operational between 9am – 6pm, 7 days a week.

What we are looking for

We will expect you to establish strong and sustainable relationships in the community which will increase awareness and engagement of the project and promote building resilience to enable behaviour, culture and community change around stigma and discrimination.

You will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service. You will act as staff and external agencies first point of contact and therefore building positive relationships and working as a multiagency team is a priority. As the Team Leader you will be required to complete all initial risk assessments for any new referrals accepted into the service.

You will work closely with the Service Manager and Service Coordinator to continue to develop and improve the service scheduling. IT skills and knowledge of Excel is desirable.

To be successful in this post you will meet the essential criteria, core competencies behaviour and skills listed in the role profile and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering outcomes for vulnerable adults; and knowledge and experience of working in the field of mental health and wellbeing.

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

· 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

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Wednesday 7th September 2022

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Phil Coupe, Service Manager on 07791 711 362

To apply and for further information please visit

https://samh.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/SAMH/Public/Function/%24ORG.REC.EXAPN.WIZ/RECRUIT_EXT?suite=CES&token=f54f1411-ec46-4bf5-845d-0520099fc004

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,596.00-£28,073.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay

Reference ID: REC1043