Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90 years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

SAMH provides supported accommodation services in Fife. The services is run across two sites in Fife (Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy), and is registered as Care at Home with Housing support.

The Senior Practitioners will play an important part in the service delivery for people using the service and the development of the service.

The Senior practitioners will :

• provide direction and guidance to a team of Practitioners supporting individuals in homes and communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
• work with service users to define their own support plans and coordinate, evaluate and review this support
• provide practice supervision and mentorship to Practitioner staff within the team.
• be responsible for the Co-ordination, referral, assessments, monitoring, review and exit processes for individuals using the service,
• act as the key contact and develop positive relationships with individuals, families, multi-agency teams and communities.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a SVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards SVQ3.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator for their Befriending Service. The service recruits, trains and supports volunteer befrienders to work with women experiencing domestic abuse to reduce social isolation.

Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar environment, preferably with experience of training and supporting volunteers. A good understanding of domestic abuse and its effects is important.

This post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until December 2023.

Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively with a range of multi-agency partners is essential for both posts.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in housing support or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement of these posts.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

If you would like further information about the post(s), please contact Keri Duffy on 07714609374.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Women’s Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to women with experience of domestic abuse. Candidates should have a good understanding of domestic abuse, have experience in providing direct support and have excellent communication skills.

The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in housing support or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Lynda Carey, Operational Lead on 07714 609371.