About us

East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health (EDAMH) is a voluntary third sector organisation and charity that was established in 1999 to provide a community-based service for adults with mental health problems, living in East Dunbartonshire.

The CEDAR Project East Dunbartonshire is based in Kirkintilloch and managed by EDAMH. CEDAR (Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery) is a concurrent group work programme for children and young people aged 4-16yrs and their mothers who are in recovery from domestic abuse.

About this role of CEDAR Groupwork Co-ordinator

The post holder will co-ordinate and deliver the CEDAR Programme for families who have experienced domestic abuse. This will consist of project development, multi-agency co-ordination, assessing referred children and young people and their mothers to take part in groups, preparing and facilitating groups, training co-facilitators from partner agencies and analysis/evaluation of the programme. You will have an understanding of a gendered analysis of domestic abuse and the impact on children, young people and their mothers.

The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire locality. Access to your own transport and a full driving licence is essential.

Are you a compassionate person looking for a meaningful career?

We are looking to recruit a Groupwork co-ordinator who are enthusiastic and motivated, with relevant experience of work with a domestic abuse focus.

You will have a minimum qualification of SVQ 3 Social Care Level 8 or SSSC approved equivalent, combined with relevant experience.

You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with families, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

To be successful in this post you will meet the essential criteria, experience, core competencies and skills listed in the role profile and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering outcomes for vulnerable children and adults.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of mothers and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

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.

What we offer;

• Recruitment incentive
• Office based with flexible working
• 8% non-contributory workplace pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
• 6 public holidays (pro rata)
• 3 additional care days for dependant responsibilities (pro rata)
• Wellness assistance
• Regular support and supervision
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities

A PVG Scheme Membership and Right to Work in the UK check is required for this post and proof of any qualifications declared your application.

An exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that work to change the landscape of mental health and wellbeing. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will work as part of the core team to deliver person centred and recovery focused support to enable vulnerable adults experiencing mental ill health, to achieve positive outcomes. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with people, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

EDAMH is a voluntary third sector organisation and charity which have been providing a community-based service in East Dunbartonshire since 1999, to support people to manage and improve their mental health and wellbeing.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who wants to make a real difference and is passionate about transforming the lives of people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Skills

• Planning and delivering individual, person-centered support
• Clear understanding of the associated issues experienced by people with poor mental wellbeing
• Clear understanding of Safeguarding and Risk assessment procedures
• Ability to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to deliver and evaluate person centred and recovery focussed support
• Evaluation and reporting against service and project impact and outcomes
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written
• Creative, innovative and resourceful
• Ability to work flexibly
• Understanding of the voluntary sector structure
• Understanding of equal opportunities and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice

Experience

• Supporting people who are experiencing mental ill health
• Safeguarding and Risk assessment
• Planning and delivering individual, person-centered support
• Groupwork delivery desirable
• Evaluation and reporting against service and project impact and outcomes
• Effective partnership, networking and stakeholder engagement

Why work for us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, supportive and inspiring team working with vulnerable people to bring about positive changes in East Dunbartonshire.

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals, but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

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.

What we offer

• Recruitment bonus of £500 on completion of probation
• Office based with flexible working in line with the needs of the organisation
• 31 days annual leave which increases with length of service to 34 days
• 8% non-contributory workplace pension scheme
• 3 additional care days for dependant responsibilities
• Wellbeing assistance
• Opportunities for growth & development with regular support and supervision
• Fully funded SVQ 4 qualification to meet SSSC requirements
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities

About us

East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health (EDAMH) is a voluntary third sector organisation and charity that was established in 1999 to provide a community-based service for adults with mental health problems, living in East Dunbartonshire.

About this role of Service Manager

EDAMH offers a range of services that are shaped by the lived experiences of people affected by mental health. This work is to support people to manage and improve their mental health wellbeing, with strengths-based recovery focussed interventions towards living an independent life in the community. Our support follows a holistic approach with the aim to empower our service users to enjoy the best lives that they can.

The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire locality. Access to your own transport and a full driving licence is essential.

Are you a compassionate person looking for a meaningful career?

We are looking to recruit a Service Manager who is enthusiastic and motivated, with relevant experience of work in a mental health environment. The Service Manager will provide positive leadership and managing teams to ensure safe and effective provision of support to those people who use the service through the promotion of outcomes focused person centred approaches.

You will have a qualification of SVQ 4 Management Level 9 in Social Services and Healthcare or SSSC approved equivalent, combined with relevant experience or a minimum of SVQ 3 Social Care Level 8 with a commitment to achieving SVQ 4 within agreed timescales.

To be successful in this post you will meet the essential criteria, core competencies behaviour and skills listed in the role profile and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering outcomes for vulnerable adults; and knowledge and experience of working in the field of mental health and wellbeing.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of people with mental health difficulties. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

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.

What we offer;

• Recruitment incentive
• Office based with flexible working
• 8% non-contributory workplace pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years’ service
• 6 public holidays
• 3 additional care days for dependant responsibilities
• Wellness assistance
• Regular support and supervision
• Fully funded SVQ 4 qualification to meet the requirements of SSSC
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities
• A PVG Scheme Membership and Right to Work in the UK check is required for this post and proof of any qualifications declared your application.

• Weekly hours of 35, Mon-Fri
• Flexible working to help with work-life balance
• Hybrid working in the community, based from office and home
• Salary depending upon experience and ability to perform all aspects of the role immediately upon appointment
• Recruitment and retention incentives

EDAMH offers a range of services that are shaped by the lived experiences of people affected by mental health. Our support follows a holistic approach with the aim to empower our service users to enjoy the best lives that they can.

The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire. Access to your own transport and a full driving licence is essential.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a compassionate person looking for a meaningful career? We are looking to recruit Mental Health Support Workers who are enthusiastic and motivated, with relevant experience of work in health and social care in the community. You will have a qualification of SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or minimum of SVQ2 and a preparedness to work towards SVQ3. You will also have an awareness of and a commitment to promoting the use of self- management techniques. You will also be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, assessing clients’ needs and developing professional support plans.

You will work to deliver person centred and recovery focused support to enable vulnerable adults experiencing mental ill health, to achieve positive outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with people, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of people with mental health difficulties. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

We are a voluntary sector organisation and charity that provides mental health social care support to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We support people with their mental health wellbeing working in a strengths based and recovery focussed way.

Role

EDAMH offers a range of services that are shaped by the lived experiences of people affected by mental health. Our support follows a holistic approach with the aim to empower our service users to enjoy the best lives that they can.

The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire. Access to your own transport and a full driving licence is essential.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a compassionate person looking for a meaningful career? We are looking to recruit Mental Health Support Workers who are enthusiastic and motivated, with relevant experience of work in health and social care in the community. You will have a qualification of SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or minimum of SVQ2 and a preparedness to work towards SVQ3. You will also have an awareness of and a commitment to promoting the use of self- management techniques. You will also be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, assessing clients’ needs and developing professional support plans.

You will work to deliver person centred and recovery focused support to enable vulnerable adults experiencing mental ill health, to achieve positive outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with people, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of people with mental health difficulties. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

We offer:

• flexible working to help with work-life balance
• hybrid working from office and home
• regular support & supervision
• training and development
• non-contributory pension
• 31 days annual leave
• enhanced sick pay
• additional leave for care and dependent responsibilities
• access to employee counselling support
• A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing

Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those

around them safe.

EDAMH is a voluntary sector organisation and charity that provides mental health social care support to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We support people with their mental health wellbeing, working in a strengths based and recovery focussed way.

The CEDAR Project East Dunbartonshire is based in Kirkintilloch and managed by EDAMH. CEDAR (Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery) is a concurrent group work programme for children and young people aged 4-16yrs and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse.

• Flexible working to help with work-life balance
• Hybrid working based at office and home
• Salary depending upon experience and ability to perform all aspects of the role immediately upon appointment
• Recruitment and retention incentive

Role

The post holder will co-ordinate and deliver CEDAR for families who have experienced domestic abuse. This will consist of project development, multi-agency co-ordination, assessing referred children and young people and their mothers to take part in groups, preparing and facilitating groups, training co-facilitators from partner agencies and analysis/evaluation of the programme. You will have an understanding of a gendered analysis of domestic abuse and the impact on children, young people and their mothers.

You will have a relevant professional qualification gained in social work, social care, health, education or community education equivalent to a minimum SVQ 3. You will also be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, assessing the needs of mothers and children and completing risk assessments.

You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with families, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of mothers and their children whose mental health have been affected by their experiences of domestic abuse.. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals, but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally.

We offer:

• flexible working to help with work-life balance
• hybrid working from office and home
• regular support & supervision
• training and development
• non-contributory pension
• 31 days annual leave
• enhanced sick pay
• additional leave for care and dependent responsibilities
• access to employee counselling support

A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing.

Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe.

For any further information about the post, please contact us on 0141 955 3040.

We are a voluntary sector organisation and charity that provides mental health social care support to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We support people with their mental health wellbeing working in a strengths based and recovery focussed way.

• Permanent. Weekly hours of 35 or 17.5 hours. Mon-Fri
• Flexible working to help with work-life balance
• Hybrid working in the community, based from office and home
• Salary depending upon experience and ability to perform all aspects of the role immediately upon appointment
• Recruitment and retention incentives

Role

EDAMH offers a range of services that are shaped by the lived experiences of people affected by mental health. Our support follows a holistic approach with the aim to empower our service users to enjoy the best lives that they can. The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire. Access to your own transport and a full driving licence is essential.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a compassionate person looking for a meaningful career? We are looking to recruit Mental Health Support Workers who are enthusiastic and motivated, with relevant experience of work in health and social care in the community. You will have a qualification of SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or minimum of SVQ2 and a preparedness to work towards SVQ3.

You will also have an awareness of and a commitment to promoting the use of self-management techniques. You will also be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, assessing clients’ needs and developing professional support plans.

You will work to deliver person centred and recovery focused support to enable vulnerable adults experiencing mental ill health, to achieve positive outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with people, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of people with mental health difficulties. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

We offer:

• flexible working to help with work-life balance
• hybrid working from office and home
• regular support & supervision
• training and development
• non-contributory pension
• 31 days annual leave
• enhanced sick pay
• additional leave for care and dependent responsibilities
• access to employee counselling support

A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing

Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe.

For any further information about the post, please contact us on 0141 955 3040.

We are a voluntary sector organisation and charity that provides mental health social care support to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We support people with their mental health wellbeing working in a strengths based and recovery focussed way.

• Permanent. Weekly hours of 35 (Mon-Fri)
• Flexible working to help with work-life balance
• Hybrid working in the community, based from office and home
• Salary depending upon experience and ability to perform all aspects of the role immediately upon appointment
• Recruitment and retention incentives

Role

EDAMH offers a range of services that are shaped by the lived experiences of people affected by mental health. Our support follows a holistic approach with the aim to empower our service users to enjoy the best lives that they can. The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire. Access to your own transport and a full driving licence is essential.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a compassionate person looking for a meaningful career? We are looking to recruit Mental Health Support Workers who are enthusiastic and motivated, with relevant experience of work in health and social care in the community. You will have a qualification of SVQ3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or minimum of SVQ2 and a preparedness to work towards SVQ3.

You will also have an awareness of and a commitment to promoting the use of self-management techniques. You will also be able to demonstrate skills in report writing, assessing clients’ needs and developing professional support plans.

You will work to deliver person centred and recovery focused support to enable vulnerable adults experiencing mental ill health, to achieve positive outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate a caring attitude with excellent listening and communication skills. You will be able to develop a positive rapport with people, assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills so as to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

Why work for us?

We welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skill sets and experiences.

To work for us, you must be passionate about transforming the lives of people with mental health difficulties. Our recruitment process gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your passion as well as your expertise and skills. It is very much a two-way process to ensure we recruit the right individuals but also for you to be confident that joining EDAMH is the right challenge for you professionally and personally and to help shape its future.

We offer:

• flexible working to help with work-life balance
• hybrid working from office and home
• regular support & supervision
• training and development
• non-contributory pension
• 31 days annual leave
• enhanced sick pay
• additional leave for care and dependent responsibilities
• access to employee counselling support

A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing

Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe.

For any further information about the post, please contact us on 0141 955 3040

We are a local voluntary sector organisation and charity that offers emotional, practical and social support to people experiencing mental ill health, living in East Dunbartonshire.

We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Support Worker who is enthusiastic and motivated with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing support to people recovering from mental ill health in a community setting. The candidate will have a qualification to SVQ Level 7 in Health and Social Care, or similar SSSC recognised equivalent, as a minimum qualification. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

The post will be based in Kirkintilloch and cover work throughout East Dunbartonshire. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will work to deliver person centred and recovery focused support to enable vulnerable adults experiencing mental ill health, to achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a mature and caring attitude, possess excellent listening and communication skills and be able to develop positive rapport with people and assist them to recognise and develop their individual strengths and skills. You will be able to work independently and be pro-active in finding community resources and support people to access local services and activities that promote their sense of wellbeing. You will have the ability to develop positive relationships with clients to sustain contact with individuals and encourage and motivate them to maintain activities to promote their sense of wellbeing and give them greater hope for the future.

You will also have an increasing awareness of and promoting the use of self-management techniques and be able to demonstrate a high degree of skill in report writing, assessing clients needs and developing professional support plans.

Subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check along with a Right to Work in the UK and reference checks.