2 x Carer Support Worker
- Full time
- £21,336
- Home working until restrictions are eased, then office based in Methil, Fife. (Flexible working options will be considered)
- Closing 26th April 2022
- Advertised from 12th April 2022
- 35 hours per week (Full Time) “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”
Role
We are looking for two (or FTE) enthusiastic, empathic people to join Support in Mind Scotland and help us continue to deliver excellent mental health services across Fife.
Support in Mind Scotland is a leading national mental health charity providing incredible person-centred support across the nation.
We want you to join us in one of the best places to work, where your views and experience will help develop and deliver services that people want.
These Carer Support Worker posts will join our Fife Team and expand our support to Carers of people with Mental Health needs across Fife. Together we will continue to support Carers in identifying their personal priorities and outcomes, and together we will meet these new initiatives goals:
Digital Support: We will be providing digital support to Carers to help them build confidence and have improved access to friends, family and services particularly those in rural or hard to access communities. Do you have IT/Digital experience and would like to link these skills to improving the lives of Carers across Fife? We are looking for someone able to provide advice and support to carers in their homes on what digital technology they may require, with some assistance and support on how to use it.
Peer Support: We are promoting and expanding peer support between Carers. This work will involve us consulting with Carers on what they want and need and us developing an approach based on what they find useful and will engage with. We will be promoting support through 1 to 1 contact, paired contact and small groups.
Complex Needs: We are committed to building links between Mental Health and other specialist support providers. Individuals do not always fall into the one service definition and may well have multiple needs e.g. having Mental Health needs while being autistic. This worker will help us establish these links and help us break down barriers for Carers accessing services.
Health and Wellbeing: We are committed to improving the opportunities for carers across Fife who wish to promote their health and wellbeing. This person will help to identify and support local services that carers can access to promote their physical fitness post covid lockdown and their connections to groups and services in their locality. Carer Support Workers help Carers to feel connected to their loved ones and community, working towards aspirations and goals that they set themselves; that help them live life well. We build links with partner organisations across Fife, helping break down barriers and develop services that people want and need. These posts will report directly to the Service Manager for Support in Mind Scotland Fife Services
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who believes in the power of people to be able to change the world. Someone who is passionate about changing people’s lives for the better and facilitating others to be all they can be.
We are looking for someone who:
• Can build strong and purposeful relationships.
• Is empathic, understanding and has a sense of humour.
• Is ambitious about what they, their team and the organisation can be and can do. Someone who wants to make things better!
• The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme. A full driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for these roles.
Could we be a match?
This is a great opportunity to join a thriving charity and help shape its future. In return for your passion, innovation and dedication, we offer:
• Professional development.
• A generous 37 (or FTE) days’ holiday.
• A 35 hour (or FTE) working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
• A great work/ life balance with a flexible and blended working environment.
• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced supportive team and will receive induction and regular support and supervision to help them in their role. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each person brings to our organisation.
We value lived mental health experience and welcome applications from people with this experience or experience supporting others with their mental health. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skills, and all kinds of life experiences.
These posts are for 35hours a week each or FTE – so if you want to work part time – apply and if you are successful, we shall see what we can work out! Working days will be discussed and agreed with the Service Manager and can be adjusted for candidates.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
• Heather Adamson, Carer Support Worker (Fife) Mob: 07568 225713
• Lynda Sloan Service Manager Mob: 07793 838 202
• Or email Steve Urquhart, Area Manager (Tayside and Fife) at SUquhart@supportinmindscotland.org.uk
Find out more about Carer Support Services by the staff working in it: Fife Carers Support - Support in Mind
Application notes
Please email your completed application pack to join@supportinmindscotland.org.uk by midday 25th April 2022. With: –Recruitment Carers Support Worker, Fife in your email subject line.
Interviews will be held via video call software. If you are shortlisted to interview, we will provide you with guidance on how to access the interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated, so please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.
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- Part time
- £24,643 – £25,974 pro-rata
- On site: Aberdeenshire
- Closing 5th January 2026
Who we are
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What you’ll do
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- Developing ideas and leading the way towards exciting and new activities to promote brain health.
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What you’ll have
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For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
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About us
Express Group Fife is a well-established mental health charity operating in Fife for almost fifty years. We provide group activities for people over 18 experiencing poor mental health. The aim of the groups is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support.
There are currently 12 groups across Fife each week, supporting about 150 individuals during the year. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join experienced and dedicated team of staff and volunteers working together to make a difference to people’s lives and create real community impact.
As well as leading the team, the Service Manager will contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the charity, ensuring all services are delivered to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operational management
- Staff and volunteer management
- Finance, fundraising and accountability
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Communication, marketing and promotion
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About you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
You will be a strong leader who has gained experience in third sector not for profit organisation. You will have knowledge and understanding of the key issues facing those experiencing poor mental health in Scotland today. You will also have a working knowledge of current legislation, policies and strategies relating to the role.
Some of the criteria and qualities for this post include:
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable management experience
- Experience of, and success in, securing grant funding
- Ability to build relationships with a wide range of people
- Organised and proactive, creative, and solution-focused
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Please note only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to a becoming a diverse organisation, and particularly welcome applications from women of colour.
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