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Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) - Recovery Coach
Created: 07/08/2024
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Recovery CoachJob Reference: REC1555Contract: Fixed term until March 2026Hours: 21 hours per week (various hours including early and late shifts, weekends, and evenings)Location: Stratheden Hospital, Cupar
The Recovery Coach at Scottish Action for Mental Health's (SAMH) in-reach service is a flexible multi-skilled role providing direct emotional wellbeing and practical support to individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing.The role will be based in a low security unit in Stratheden Hospital, working with people on an individual or group basis, in the ward, and in a community setting. The Recovery Coach will work with individuals to identify strengths, issues, and goals, encouraging them to recognise and use their existing strengths, support building new skills, and utilising coaching approaches to build momentum in self-management, personal recovery, and building capacity.
Assessing individual's strengths and needs, the Recovery Coach will link individuals with meaningful supports within their community. Recovery Coaches will be a role model of recovery and optimism. They are looking for someone who has respect and dignity for the people who use SAMH's services.
You will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
SAMH is looking for someone with great people skills and who is honest, reliable, and resilient in challenging situations.
Ideally for this role you will have experience supporting people with mental health problems, keyworking, and case management. You will be based in Stratheden Hospital and will be required to work flexibly across other local area services.
What SAMH 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 SAMH's 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 five years' service (pro rata)
- Four public holidays (pro rata)
- Two paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)
- Team wellbeing budgets
How to apply
If you'd like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact Stuart Murray on 07710 386850 or e-mail [email protected]
Please submit your application form at https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-withus/vacancies PVG Scheme membership, a Right to Work in the UK check, and proof of qualifications declared on the application form are required.
Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
The closing date for applications is 11.59am on Thursday 15 August 2024. Interviews will take place week beginning 26 August 2024.
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