Jobs in Bathgate, West Lothian

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

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 The Nooks, 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

We have a vacancies for a Mental Health Practitioners - Forensic based in West Lothian. As a Mental Health Practitioner - Forensic, you will develop purposeful, professional relationships with people experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems who also have complex forensic, offending or justice-related histories.

Using a person-centred, recovery-focused and trauma-informed approach, you will work collaboratively with individuals to identify their goals, develop and review support plans, and contribute to robust risk assessment and risk-management planning.

You will support people to develop greater independence, sustain their accommodation, strengthen community connections and reduce factors associated with deterioration in mental health, relapse or further offending.

Working within clear professional boundaries, you will contribute to multi-disciplinary and multiagency planning, share relevant information appropriately, maintain high-quality records and support agreed safeguarding and public-protection arrangements.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate a responsible, compassionate and non-judgemental approach, together with excellent communication, listening and relationship-building skills. You will be able to balance person-centred and recovery-focused practice with professional curiosity, clear boundaries and proportionate management of risk.

Experience within mental health, forensic, criminal justice, homelessness or social care services is essential.

You should be able to:

• Contribute effectively to support planning, risk assessment and risk management.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in an individual's presentation, behaviour or circumstances.
• Maintain clear, accurate and professionally appropriate records.
• Identify, communicate and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with health, social care, criminal justice and other partner agencies.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when supporting people with complex needs.
• Promote choice, rights, recovery and positive risk-taking while remaining attentive to individual and wider safety.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality, information sharing and public protection within a forensic setting.

An understanding of recovery, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding and the potential impact of offending or justice involvement on an individual's life would be desirable. Full induction and role-specific training would be provided.

Due to the wide area our service covers, access to you your own transport would be beneficial.

Our service operates 24/7 Monday – Sunday all year. Variable shift working is required (shift length from 8-12 hours) depending on service need. This role will require waking nights and weekend work.

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
• Employee Assistance Programme