GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. All GAMH employees benefit from excellent terms and conditions including pay which matches at least the Scottish Living Wage for every role. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration

Relief Workers are required to provide cover in our Self Directed Support Project. Shifts are planned six weekly in advance and relief staff will be allocated working hours as per service requirements. Relief Workers will be supporting people in their own home with aspects of daily living, social and recreational activities, as well as enabling them to develop meaningful relationships and establish links within the local area.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health problems and who may have complex needs.

Applicants for all posts must be able to work flexibly; some early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. All GAMH employees benefit from excellent terms and conditions including pay which matches at least the Scottish Living Wage for every role. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration

Assistant Project Workers are required to work in our Service Centres located across the city. Assistant Project Workers will provide personalised support to adults with mental health problems on an individual and group work basis.

A qualification at SVQ2 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.

Knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is essential for the above posts. 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.

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion and recovery. All GAMH employees benefit from excellent terms and conditions including pay which matches at least the Scottish Living Wage for every role. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration

Project Workers are required to work in our Service Centres located across the city

Project Workers will provide first line management to Assistant Project Workers using established supervision and performance management systems.

They will contribute to the personal development of self and the team of Assistant Project Workers in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader. Project Workers will implement agreed systems, procedures and practice for assessments, plans and reviews in conjunction with the Team Coordinator/Project Leader.

A qualification at SVQ3 or equivalent and experience of working in a Health and Social Care environment is essential due to the requirements to register with the SSSC for this post.

Glasgow Association for Mental Health is one of the principle providers of community mental health services in Greater Glasgow. We have been commissioned by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership 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 specialist psychiatric assessment.

Out of hours service 7 days a week 4.45pm to 2am. Referrals restricted to; Mental Health Assessment Units, CPN/OOHs, Police Scotland, British Transport Police, Scottish Ambulance Service, GP Out of Hours, NHS 24, NHS GG&C Emergency Departments within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Urgent Care Resource Hub.

The service is funded for two years with a possible extension of two years and will be operated from our GAMH Head Office at St Andrews by the Green.

We wish to appoint the following for our CDRS teams:

2 x 0.5 Distress Response Workers out of hour’s service – (REF: DRW/OH)

Monday to Sunday 4.45pm – 2am

£22,440 per annum (Pro Rata £11,220 pa) Rota will consists of 2 nights at 9.38 hours per night

Knowledge of the SCCC Codes of Practice and the National Care Standards and how these frameworks apply to practice is preferred for all posts. 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.

Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government set up to deliver many devolved and new benefits.

These benefits will be introduced in stages by the Scottish Government and when fully operational we will be delivering benefits for people from all walks of life. These could be people with disabilities, carers, young people and people on low incomes.

We currently have opportunities for Practitioners to join us on a secondment basis to support the roll out of Child Disability Payment.

This is a new and exciting role allowing you to influence change and an opportunity to help shape and develop this new service. Your expertise and advice will ensure we make the right decisions for our clients based on our values of dignity, fairness, and respect.

This role is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their skills, and would suit individuals who are qualified Social Workers or Care Managers (SVQ Level 4) with at least 2 year experience working with families and children with disability.

Whilst these roles will be based in our Glasgow High Street office, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all our offices are currently closed and working from home is the default position for the foreseeable future.

Remote working will be considered throughout the duration of the secondment if this is your preference, so we would welcome applicants from further afield. Alternative working patterns can also be accommodated.

As a Practitioner you will be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). You will provide expert advice and decision making support to our Case Managers working on Child Disability Payment (CDP) which replaces Child Disability Living Allowance.

Working on a daily basis with colleagues in a newly developing multidisciplinary team, your role will be to provide expertise and advice on child physical health, mental health and learning disabilities to Case Managers ensuring they are able to make robust and fair decisions. You will contribute to the design and continuous improvement of various aspects of the disability benefits system, including the decision making process.

Providing advice on a broad range of matters, for example, advising what further supporting information about a child or young person’s condition should be obtained to aid decision making will also form part of your role. You will also lead and help Case Managers to understand how a child or young person’s condition may impact their day to day life and that of their family.

In addition to providing support to Case Managers, you may also engage with clients, and medical and social care professionals to understand the impact of the applicant’s circumstances and condition and the support in place to help them.

You will also work closely with the Scottish Government’s Social Security, Health & Social Care, and Children & Families Directorates to ensure that devolved disability benefits reflect Ministerial ambitions to provide a fair system of Social Security that prioritises the dignity and respect of clients.