Bank Support Worker (REC1773)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s 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: Bank Support Worker

Ref: REC1773

Location: Renfrewshire

Hours: Bank

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Bank

About the Role

This work is about helping people to live well and achieve the things in life that really matter to them. SAMH is currently looking to recruit Bank Support Workers for the Renfrewshire area.

You will provide practical and emotional support and assist service users in daily living and social skills to enable them to sustain their tenancy. The service promotes independent living and supports service users identify goals and aspirations to maximise their quality of life and recovery. You will help to encourage and support individuals to re-engage with other agencies such as health and addictions services, and education and employment agencies.

Everyone we support is different and we use individually tailored plans to help them to identify where their strengths lie and support them in the areas where they may need it We are looking for initiative, compassion, energy and determination and the ability to motivate and inspire people who use our services to develop their skills and self-confidence and realise their aspirations. Support work can be challenging at times, but you go home each day knowing you made a difference

What we are looking for

In this role your attitude and personality matter as much as your skills and experiences. Respect and dignity for the people who use our services is at the heart of everything we do. You don’t need any specific qualifications at first, but what you do need is the right attitude and values. We will ask you to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). We’re looking for people with great people skills who are honest, reliable and resilient in challenging situations.

Supporting the people who use our services means there are a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekends and on-calls. You will be allocated to a service base but may be required to work flexibly across local services. The service operates 365 days a year.

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 (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
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