Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.
We work in over 60 communities in Scotland 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.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
About the role of Recovery Coach
This work is about helping people to live well and achieve the things in life that really matter to them. We have
roles available in a new mental health service, commissioned by Glasgow City Council supporting people living
with moderate to severe and enduring mental health issues to live fulfilled lives and achieve goals.
Based in Dowanhill area of Partick, this new exciting service will use recovery focussed interventions, supporting
people to develop skills and positive support networks towards living an independent life in the community.
The Recovery Coach is a flexible multi-skilled role providing direct emotional wellbeing and practical support to
individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Working with people on a 1-2-1 or group basis, in
people’s homes and communities’ the Recovery Coach will work with individuals to identify strengths and issues
and goals. They encourage individuals to recognise and use their existing strengths, support building new skills
to build momentum in self-management, personal recovery and building capacity. Assessing individual’s strengths
and needs, the Recovery Coach will link individuals with meaningful supports within their community.
What we are looking for
Respect and dignity for the people who use our services is at the heart of everything we do. We will ask you to join
the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, and register with the Scottish Social Services Council
(SSSC). We’re looking for people with great people skills who are honest, reliable and resilient in challenging
situations. Ideally for this role you will have experience supporting people with mental health problems,
key-working and case management.
Everyone we support is different and we use individually tailored plans to help them to identify where their
strengths lie and support them in the areas where they may need it. In this role your attitude and personality
matter as much as your skills and experiences. We are looking for initiative, compassion, energy and
determination and the ability to motivate and inspire people who use our services to develop their skills and
self-confidence and realise their aspirations. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity and you will go
home each day knowing you made a difference.
Supporting the people who use our services means there are a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekends,
sleepovers and on-calls. You will be allocated to a service base but be required to work flexibly across local
services.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You
will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our
benefits include;
• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration
• Reimbursement of PVG & SSSC fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to
classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme