IPS Specialist (REC1611)

North Lanarkshire Council funds SAMH to deliver the Step Up Service, supporting people with mental health problems and additional barriers throughout North Lanarkshire. The SAMH National Employment Team operates high quality services to support people to access and sustain employment, education, training or volunteering goals. The overall aim of the service is to improve employment prospects for people by delivering a holistic employment-focused specialist mental health support service, including tailored group workshops and one to one appointments with your caseload.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team and make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.

What we are looking for

Experience in supporting people to find and sustain employment, training or voluntary work is critical to this role, as is an understanding of mental health problems. The role will take in the areas of North Lanarkshire and will require travel to meet with our clients. Access to a car is essential.

You will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills and be confident in facilitating group work. You must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in supporting individuals with mental health problems, support planning, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals. Although supporting customers into employment, training or voluntary work is the ultimate aim of this contract, SAMH's role as a specialist provider focusses on equipping customers with the skills and confidence to take them closer to the jobs market.

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

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland's national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 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.

· Reimbursement of PVG 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