Wellbeing Practitioner (REC1616)

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: REC1616

Service: Time for You

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (part time may be considered)

Salary: £24,000 per annum (pro rata) (salary point 22)

Contract: Fixed term until March 2026

Location: Remote/hybrid

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

As a Wellbeing Practitioner within Time for You, you will be empowering people to improve their wellbeing, resilience and mental health through psychological wellbeing coaching. Using psychological wellbeing coaching models, you will be supporting client to establish and attain their goals based on what is important to them. You will predominantly work with clients on a 1:1 basis, offering coaching within a time-limited structure. Sessions will usually be scheduled Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, depending on Wellbeing Practitioner and client availability. In some cases, evening/weekend sessions may be required.

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 wellbeing coaching, you will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is essential.

The role will be predominantly home-based, with the support being delivered remotely via calls or on video call, however some travel and face to face work may be required as the service expands into place based support.

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; (amend as required for your team)

· 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 Thursday 7th November 12 noon, 2024.

To apply please visit: https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-withus

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.

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