- Advertised from 7th December 2022
- Fixed Term - 10-month test of change project. 37.5 hours’ weekly.
- 6% Pension. 2 x Salary Insurance Benefit.
- Ref: 697
Role
RAMH FIRST Crisis, in Partnership with Renfrewshire HSCP have undertaken a development to support the needs of individuals experiencing a crisis in their mental health who use alcohol and/or drugs. FIRST Crisis delivers immediate and short-term response to people in Renfrewshire who are experiencing emotional distress or mental health crisis. The FIRST Crisis team provide this through telephone support, complemented by appointments and face to face support as required. FIRST Crisis aims to support people to recover from periods of crisis and gain control of their life, identifying and/or building on self-management strategies to enable them to do so.
We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and motivated individual support this unique development. You will require an in-depth understanding of Alcohol and Drug issues, risk assessment, crisis resolution and management and an awareness of Mental Health issues. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain and promote solid working relationships with our partners in the public and third sectors.
The Senior Liaison Crisis Support Worker and the Senior Crisis Worker will work within the established RAMH First Crisis Team, as part of the test of change both workers will be the conjugate between the establishes alcohol and drug service.
The FIRST Crisis service operates 365 days, Mon-Fri 9am-8pm and Sat-Sun 9am-5pm.The Senior Crisis Liaison worker will support the service over the week and part of the requirement is to support the team on an agreed rota.
Application notes
For further information or an informal chat about this innovative and exciting post, please telephone Rachel Brown, Crisis Support Services Manager or Jacqui Heron, Community Services Manager on 0141 847 8900. Visits to RAMH can be arranged.
Application packs can be obtained by telephoning the RAMH Recruitment line on: 0141 847 8900 and quoting the reference number 697 or can be downloaded from our web-site: ramh.org/workforus
Completed applications to be sent to lauren.mackintosh@ramh.org
Closing date: Friday 23rd December 2022
Interviews provisionally planned for Friday 6th January 2023
RAMH is an Equal Opportunities employer
Successful candidate will be subject to CRBS Protection of Vulnerable Groups check
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GP Based Community Link Worker(s)
- Part time
- £26,853 pro-rata
- Hybrid: East Renfrewshire
- Closing 8th August 2024
RAMH have been developing Social Prescribing in partnership with General Practitioners since October 2015 and we have Link Workers based in East Renfrewshire. The role of this innovative and exciting Social Prescribing development is to facilitate access to community support and opportunities for enhancing self-management skills for people who use services. We are looking for individuals who have some experience and an understanding of working with people who may experience a lack of social connections evidenced by: loneliness, mental health problems and isolation, and who may also have a range of social problems. You will need to have an understanding of how to recognise and develop assets/strengths for people, and enabling approaches when working within local communities and how this can connect with people’s recovery journey. You should be pro-active and experienced in using a variety of social media platforms and applications for communication and as an intervention.
You will be able to work independently using a hybrid model of working from GP practices and/or at home and be very pro-active in finding community resources and helping people access local services and activities to promote their sense of wellbeing. You will have the ability to sustain contact with individuals to assist them to maintain activities. In addition, you should be confident working closely with GPs, practice staff and community agencies. You need to have a high level of IT proficiency, as you are required to record your work daily on a range of IT systems.
You will be required to contribute to a database of local resources, maintain accurate records and actively participate in evaluating, monitoring and reporting this innovative service.
A relevant HNC or SVQ III or equivalent is required for this post as is a clear awareness of SSSC Codes of Practice.
Support Worker – Croftspar, Glasgow
- Part time
- £24,160.05 – £25,465.55 pro-rata
- On site: Croftspar, Glasgow
- Closing 31st July 2024
The Support Worker will provide a combination of personal care, care at home and housing support to people with dementia in their own homes. The post holder will be part of a dedicated team that will ensure that the highest quality of service is provided.
The Support Worker will work 2 or 3 shifts per week with the flexibility to increase hours to meet the demands of the service. The Support Worker will work day shift, backshift, weekends and nightshift.
We are looking for a unique person who can support people with dementia, living within their own home in a Supported Living Service, personalised to the tenants needs.
Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support.
Our support workers help tenants to maintain skills and independence by providing support and care with all aspects of daily living
Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia is essential.
An exciting position has become available for a Senior Community Link Worker based in our established service in West Lothian.
You will support the service manager and fellow senior in the day to day running of 2 mental health and well-being hubs, based in Bathgate and Livingston. The hubs currently operate Monday-Friday 9-5.
You will be based in one of the Hubs leading a small team of Link Workers and working positively as part of a small MDT including psychology, occupational therapy and mental health nurses.
You will also deliver and support staff to deliver psycho educational groups.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of People Living with Dementia in Midlothian?
We are looking for a unique person to join our team at our dementia specific day service in Bonnyrigg. Our day services are personalised to the preferences and needs of individuals, providing therapeutic activities with a focus on maintaining skills and independence. The day services in Bonnyrigg are open Monday to Friday.
Our Support Workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support.
The use of a car is preferred (mileage and expenses are paid).
A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) and registration with the SSSC is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
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