Outreach Worker – Stafford Centre ‘Signature Project
- Full time
- £24,750
- Edinburgh
- Closing 29th April 2022
- Advertised from 6th April 2022
- One year funding, due to end 31/12/2022, with possibility of extension.
Role
Are you interested in joining an award-winning Scottish charity whose aim is to provide support to people whose lives are affected by mental ill-health? For our Signature Project at the Stafford Centre in Edinburgh we are looking for someone with experience and understanding of PDST looking to use their skills and experience in a proactive outreach role to make a positive impact on men and boys suffering from PTSD and poor mental health
Support in Mind Scotland provides support throughout Scotland and offers a range of services to people directly affected by a mental health issue and to those who care for them, whether family, friend or supporter.
We are committed to delivering services shaped by the lived experienced of people affected by mental health. We believe in a holistic approach to providing support and aim to empower our service user to make the best use of what help and support is available to them.
In this challenging, impactful new role, you will be responsible for delivering activities which support men and boys effected by PTSD. Working alongside the support worker and communication worker to deliver and sustain support to men and boys, the role offers you an opportunity to help and support men and boys with their mental health
The signature Project is a service funded my MHUK and our charity partner Lloyds Bank – Signature Project is funded to help communities recover.
The aim of the project is to reach out to people experiencing PTSD and serous metal heal problems because of living through the pandemic, we are responding to an increase in referrals from GPs for young men who are at increased risk of suicide. The Outreach Worker will:
- Develop appropriate messaging to reach men and boys experiencing poor mental health
- Develop a city-wide outreach programme to be visible and mobile across all areas of the city
- Build relationships with our partners in the statutory and voluntary sectors in order to promote the service widely
- Set up mental health information and support hubs as ‘pop-ups’ in different locations
- Work closely with the Communications Worker to run specific campaigns and activities with Lothian Buses and Network Rail
- Provide direct one to one support to a range of men at our existing services and at venues in the community
- Build relationships with statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that men are supported effectively
- Refer eligible men to specialist PTSD treatment and other support as needed
- Work with partners to ensure that we have effective crisis intervention services in place
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced outreach worker who has direct experience of supporting people with their mental health, including people living with complex issues, and who can demonstrate an ability to enable people to develop their own recovery plans. You should be able to evidence partnership working and bring a sound knowledge of the Edinburgh health and social care landscape. You should also be willing to embrace a culture of shared learning and reflection to bring creative solutions to the team. You should develop and sustain effective partnerships with local groups, services and officials; and negotiate access to community-based services and groups, develop creative and innovative ways to reach out to those most isolated and vulnerable to ensure they receive help and support and develop and disseminate accurate information about the service to potential service users.
Why join us
This is a great opportunity to join a thriving charity and help shape its future. In return for your work, passion and dedication, we offer scope for development, a benefit package including 37 days’ holiday, enhanced sick pay, season ticket loan, regular support & supervision, flexible as well as blended working pattern to help with work-life balance, additional leave for care and dependent responsibilities, and 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme giving free legal, financial and medical advice, and support when coping with life's difficulties and challenges.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skills, experiences and kinds of life experiences.
Find out more about us on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk and on Social Media.
Application notes
Closing date: Midday, 29-04-2022
Interview date: 11-05-2022 (Stafford Centre, Edinburgh)
Please email your completed application pack to join@supportinmindscotland.org.uk by midday 29.04.22-. With: Recruitment– Outreach Worker in your email subject line.
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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Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 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.
In this varied and exciting role, you will support service users to achieve their identified goals by facilitating structured group and one-to-one activities that allow those taking part to improve existing employability skills as well as develop new ones. Working as part of the Employability Team the role offers you an opportunity to be innovative and creative in meeting the needs of those who use the Service.
The ideal candidate should be someone who can work as part of a team, be creative in their approach to working with people, have excellent communication skills and have a sense of humour. They should be educated to SVQ Level 2 or its equivalent, and be willing to complete an SVQ3 after probation.
Key Responsibilities:
- I work as part of a team building positive working relationships
- In partnership with service users, I implement outcome focussed development plans as designed/overseen by my line manager so enable service users to achieve their identified goals
- To achieve outcomes, I can employ a number of appropriate intervention strategies including positive communication skills
- Ongoing risk assessment is integral to my practice to ensure the wellbeing of service users
- I can demonstrate group work skills which bring people together in a safe environment
- I have an awareness of appropriate professional boundaries including confidentiality
- I contribute to service user goals and outcomes by working in partnership across a number of organisations sourcing appropriate community support and opportunities
Essential Criteria:
- I am educated to SVQ level 2 or have relevant experience working in health and social care
- I can plan and prioritise my workload
- My professional self -awareness means that I can seek support and advice from my line manager appropriately and participate in supervision and support meetings positively
- I am empathetic
- My personal and professional value base is consistent with the aims and objectives of Support in Mind Scotland
- My practice is firmly based within a model of recovery
- I demonstrate genuine regard for service users and their families
- I have good I.T. skills and can produce accurate case notes
- I am enthusiastic to develop my knowledge and skills
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 entitlements
Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
Cycle to Work Scheme
Blue Light Discount Card
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The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.
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