Glasgow Association for Mental Health

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. All GAMH employees benefit from excellent terms and conditions including pay which matches at least the Scottish Living Wage for every role. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration.

We wish to appoint the following:

 PROJECT WORKERS (Reference PW)

37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

£24,448 per annum – pay award pending

(One year contract from start date)

May be extended dependent on funding

Project Workers will provide first line management to Assistant Project Workers using established supervision and performance management systems.They will contribute to the personal development of self and the team of Assistant Project Workers in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader. Project Workers will implement agreed systems, procedures and practice for assessments, plans and reviews in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader

Knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable for the above posts. However full induction and training will be provided including on the SSSC Codes of Practice and the National Care Standards and how this framework applies to your role.

A qualification at SVQ2 or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification is essential due to the requirements to register with the SSSC for this post.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health problems and who may have complex needs.

Applicants for all posts must be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly if you have any particular requirements regarding your application please contact Pauline Stewart, Admin Support, on 0141 552 5592.

These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website at www.gamh.org.uk

 Click on our “About Us” tab to view current vacancies

Alternatively you can request an application pack from:

GAMH,St Andrews by the Green,33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel: 0141 552 5592.

Closing date for applications Friday 13th September 2024

Glasgow Association for Mental Health

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. All GAMH employees benefit from excellent terms and conditions including pay which matches at least the Scottish Living Wage for every role. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration

We wish to appoint the following:

ASSISTANT PROJECT WORKERS (Reference APW)

37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

£23,400 per annum – pay award pending

(One year contract from start date)

May be extended dependent on funding 

Assistant Project Workers are required to work across our community support services located throughout the city of Glasgow and will provide personalised support to adults with mental health problems on an individual and group work basis.

Assistant Project Workers will have the ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals who are living with or recovering from mental health problems and will have excellent communication and organisational skills to enable them to comply with personal planning guidelines and work in conjunction with our key referrers

Knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable for the above posts. However full induction and training will be provided including on the SSSC Codes of Practice and the National Care Standards and how this framework applies to your role.

A qualification at SVQ2 or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification is essential due to the requirements to register with the SSSC for this post.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health problems and who may have complex needs.

Applicants for all posts must be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly if you have any particular requirements regarding your application please contact Pauline Stewart, Admin Support, on 0141 552 5592.

These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website at www.gamh.org.uk

 Click on our “About Us” tab to view current vacancies

Alternatively you can request an application pack from:

GAMH,St Andrews by the Green,33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel: 0141 552 5592.

Closing date for applications Friday 13th September 2024

Glasgow Association for Mental HealthCompassionate Distress Response Service

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion, and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration.

GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver a Compassionate Distress Response Service (CDRS) for people in distress who do not require a medical or clinical intervention.

The service operates from our GAMH Head Office- Glasgow by the Green.

We wish to appoint the following for our Out of Hours Pathway:

0.5 x Distress Response Worker (part time/2 nights)

OOH service – (REF: DRW/OOH/PT)

Full Time Equivalent is 37.5 hours per/week: Mon to Sun 5pm – 2am (4 days on4 days off) 9.38 hours per night).

This post is for 0.5 of 4 days = 2 days on per week

Pro Rata: £24,466 per annum – pay award pending

Post is up to 31st March 2025 with possible extension.

The Distress Response Worker should have good communication skills to be able to work effectively with referrers and individuals using the service. Compassionate listening, be able to alleviate individual’s feelings of distress. Be highly resourceful in supporting individuals i.e., identifying coping strategies, self-management techniques and onward referral where appropriate. Be confident and competent to apply risk assessment, safety planning, and escalation processes where appropriate.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health problems and who may have complex needs.

Applicants for all posts must be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly if you have any particular requirements regarding your application please contact Pauline Stewart, Admin Support, on 0141 552 5592.

These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website at www.gamh.org.uk

 Click on our “About Us” tab to view current vacancies

Alternatively you can request an application pack from:

GAMH,St Andrews by the Green,33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel: 0141 552 5592.

Closing date for applications Friday 13th September 2024