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 over 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: Wellbeing Practitioner
Ref: REC1618
Service: Time for You
Hours: 5 hrs per week (Mondays 11am – 4:30pm)
Salary: £12.31 per hour (salary point 22)
Contract Fixed Term February till end July 2025
Location: Mitchel Library
What is ‘Time for You’?
Time for You brings SAMH, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and Qwell (Kooth) together to provide different options of accessible psychological wellbeing and mental health support.
Time for You is for anyone aged 16 and over, living in Scotland and experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns and offers three types of support:
· Qwell: Offering access to a moderated community forum, self-help tools, resources and professional support.
· Wellbeing Coaching: Working with a SAMH Wellbeing Practitioner using evidence-based coaching to increase awareness and develop tools, skills and strategies to achieve personal goals with a client’s mental wellbeing.
· Talking Therapy: Working with a Trainee Psychologist (Glasgow Caledonian University, PHD Programme) using a therapeutic approach to target mental health concerns, whilst exploring tools for managing mental health and providing counselling for clients.
About the Role
We are looking for a 2nd or 3rd year Health Trainee Psychologist to join the Time for You team as a Wellbeing Practitioner to support Time for You in partnership with ParkinsonsUK.
In this role, you will be working on a 121 basis with individuals who either have a diagnosis of Parkinsons or are a carer for an individual with Parkinsons through offering a range of therapeutic interventions. Although not limited to CBT, it is important that you are able to deliver CBT interventions should this be most appropriate to the client. You will also be expected to facilitate group sessions on topics such as “Anxiety and Parkinsons”
Within this placement, you will be based from the Mitchel Library in Glasgow alongside Parkinsons local advisors. Clients will be predominantly booked in to you by Parkinsons nurses or local advisors via an online booking system.
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to make a difference to peoples’ lives and support them to achieve their identified outcomes. In addition to experience in delivering psychological interventions, you will be able to demonstrate good communication skills, reliability and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is essential.
This role has previously been considered as a placement opportunity, and we welcome a discussion if this is something you require.
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, 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 (pro rata)
· 4 public holidays (pro rata)
· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)
· Team wellbeing budgets
· Workplace pension scheme
· Life Assurance policy
· Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for all applications will be Tuesday 5th November at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on 14th and 15th November.
If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Tracey Beattie Tracey.Beattie@samh.org.uk
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 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.
SAMH Privacy Notice: https://www.samh.org.uk/documents/Staff_Privacy_Notice_V2.0_.pdf
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: £12.31 per hour
Expected hours: 5 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REC1618
