GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We
currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality,
inclusion, and recovery.
Assistant Project Workers are required to work across our community support services located throughout the city of
Glasgow and will provide personalised support to adults with mental health problems on an individual and group
work basis.
Assistant Project Workers will have the ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals who are living
with or recovering from mental health problems and who may have complex needs and will have excellent
communication and organisational skills to enable them to comply with personal planning guidelines and work in
conjunction with our key referrers
Knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable for the above posts. However full induction
and training will be provided including on the SSSC Codes of Practice and the National Care Standards and how
this framework applies to your role.
A qualification at SVQ2/SVQ 3 or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification is
essential due to the requirements to register with the SSSC for this post.
For more details about the key responsibilities of the role and knowledge, skills and experience required, please
refer to the job description and person specification.
Employee benefits
GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. See
attached GAMH additional benefits. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to
Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions. Our Learning and Development Programme
guarantees that you have a supportive and comprehensive induction to the organisation and continuous training
opportunities which ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements
for SSSC registration.
These posts are regulated work with
children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred
candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with
Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being
satisfactory.