Express Group Fife is an established mental health charity with a network of social groups throughout Fife. The aim of the groups is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support. This aim is as relevant today as it was in 1977, when Express Group Fife started to operate, and the number of people living in the community with mental health problems is as large as ever.
We are looking to recruit a Group Co-ordinator to cover support groups in St Andrews, Methil, Tayport and Cupar.
Many people in East Fife face mental health challenges. Our groups strive to be a place of community and support, bringing people together, reducing isolation and loneliness, improving general wellbeing. They offer a wide variety of activities such as board games, puzzles, bingo and arts&crafts amongst others.
We are looking for someone who is caring, proactive and organised to host these groups in East Fife. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
There are 4 elements to the service:
●To run weekly groups with support from the caseworker and manager,
●To be proactive in running the groups - to make sure the groups are interesting and relevant to those who attend,
●To provide emotional and practical support to group attendees,
●To arrange and serve a basic healthy lunch.
The hours are 18 per week. Most of that time is to be used for the group facilitation between 9am and 1pm, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The rest of the time is to be used for outside the group duties, e.g. shopping, admin.
Permanent contract, salary £21,840 per annum pro rata (£12 p/h; we are a Living Wage Employer, salary increase due in April).