Carer Outreach Worker
- Part time
- £23,920 pro-rata
- Flexible working options will be considered. (Main office based in Perth, Perth & Kinross).
- Closing 5th March 2024
- Advertised from 19th February 2024
- 21 hours per week (working days will be discussed and agreed with the Area Manager and can be adjusted) Permanent; subject to continuous funding.
Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathic person to join Change Mental Health and help us continue to deliver excellent mental health services across Angus.
Change Mental Health 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.
This Carer Support Worker post will join our Tayside Team and expand our support to Carers of people with Mental Health needs across Perth and Kinross. Together we will continue to support Carers in identifying their personal priorities and outcomes. We promote support through 1 to 1 contact, small groups and help to access support and services in the Carer's community.
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 Tayside, helping break down barriers and develop services that people want and need.
This post will report directly to the Area Manager for Change Mental Health Tayside and 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 if not already a member.
A full driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for these roles.
Why work with us?
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greater opportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. By building connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value the lived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approach that ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
· Sandra Young, Service Manager (Tayside) email: sandra.young@changemh.org
· Susan Grant, Area Manager (Fife & Tayside) email: susan.grant@changemh.org
Benefits
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
- A generous 37 days’ holiday.
- A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with 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.
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlement
- Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
Application notes
To find out more and apply please visit our website
Application deadline 05/03/2024
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.
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.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Development Worker (Children and Young People)
- Part time
- £27,223 pro-rata
- On site: The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth
- Closing 1st August 2024
Mindspace Recovery College is part of Mindspace Limited. We aim to promote mental wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment within Perth and Kinross by providing services to the community which complement those offered by statutory organisations.
The Young People’s Recovery College was formed in October 2016. From its inception the Young People’s Recovery staff have very successfully developed and delivered programmes of self-management, awareness and information sessions for young people with lived experience of mental ill health.
We need an enthusiastic and skilled facilitator to join our team and continue the development of the Young People’s Recovery College in partnership with the Adult Recovery College and Counselling service.
Role
Mindspace Limited is a community-based voluntary organisation committed to supporting and promoting the mental well-being of people in the Perth area. Mindspace is funded by NHS Tayside, Perth & Kinross Council, Health and Social Care Partnership, the Scottish Government and donations. Mindspace aims to promote mental well-being in a safe and supportive environment.
Purpose of the post
The Young People’s Recovery College was formed in October 2016. From its inception, the Young People’s Recovery team have successfully developed and delivered self-management, awareness and information sessions for young people with lived experience of mental ill health.
We need an enthusiastic and skilled facilitator to join our team and continue the development of the Young People’s Recovery College in partnership with the Adult Recovery College and Counselling service.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver a structured learning programme to schools and partner organisations with colleagues and partners.
- Participate in external forums, workshops and events to promote the work of Mindspace.
- Monitor, evaluate and improve learning delivery and resources.
- Ensure adequate records are kept under GDPR guidelines while ensuring all young people's confidentiality
- Ensure quality of service by collating and monitoring young people’s feedback.
- Contribute to developing service guidelines, policies and protocols to ensure the organisation maintains high-quality services.
- In collaboration with the Senior Recovery Facilitator and Chief Executive, set appropriate missions and goals to ensure the continued development of the service.
- Undertake other duties that may be required and commensurate with the post.
All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.
For informal discussion or enquiries please contact Alice Pearce: alice@mindspacepk.com or Douglas Stewart: doug@mindspacepk.com
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