C& YP Practitioners (REC1858)

Around since , SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s 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.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Children and Young People Practitioner

Ref: REC

Location: Moray

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £31, to £35, (Salary Point 28 to 32*)

*whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 28

Contract: Fixed Term - 24 months (with possibility of extension)

About the Role

SAMH delivers Children and Young People education and support in a variety of locations across

Scotland. We are currently developing a new team in Moray to work with schools and

communities to support the mental health of children and young people, families and staff who

work with them. We deliver a range of mental health capacity building workshops, training

programmes, information sessions and resources.

Practitioners will deliver our range of programmes and also provide targeted support to children and young people who are experiencing low mood and anxiety on a one to one or group basis.

What we are looking for

We are looking for individuals with experience delivering individual support and group work to

young people around their mental health and wellbeing. They will also be experienced in

workshop facilitation, training delivery and development.

With exceptional communication skills and ability to manage own case load, the Children and

Young People Practitioner will work flexibly, as part of a team, to deliver the wide range of

programmes on offer, whilst ensuring practice is of the highest quality at all times.

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, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.

· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

· 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

· 4 public holidays (pro rata)

· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)

· Team wellbeing budgets

· Workplace pension scheme

· Life Assurance policy

· Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Friday 21st November .

Interviews will take place 25th - 27th November

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