Compassionate Distress Response Service for 16-25 year olds
Glasgow Association for Mental Health is one of the principal providers of community mental health services in Greater Glasgow. We have been commissioned by Glasgow City HSCP to deliver a Compassionate Distress Response Service. This work has been developed with the aim of providing a more appropriate response to people in distress who do not require a medical or clinical intervention. We currently have a daytime and out of hour’s service. We have been commissioned to deliver an additional component for young people between the ages of 16-25yr.
We wish to appoint-
1 x Distress Response Worker -Daytime service (REF: DRW/DAYYP)
£23,571 per annum
Posts are up to 31st March 2024 with possible extension
A key component of the job is having good listening skills and will include risk management and safety planning.
GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director on 0141 552 5592.
Appointment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff will have Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership/Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check completed before any client contact commences. If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website at gamh.org.uk
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Alternatively, you can request an application pack from: GAMH,
St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel: 0141 552 5592.
Closing date for applications noon on Monday 22nd May 2023