Outreach Worker for Signature Project
Salary £ 27,817 pro-rata
Edinburgh
Vacancy listed 13/10/2023
Application deadline 13/11/2023
Details
Location: Edinburgh
Part-time:  28h per week - Office hours four days per week- 9am to 5pm, with some regular evening work
Contract: Fixed term for one year

About the Role
Are you an experienced mental health worker interested in working for an award-winning Scottish charity?

Change Mental Health have a vacancy at the Signature Project, which is a service for men, and those who identify as male, who have PTSD.

This is a varied and rewarding role in a small, committed team, offering person-centred support to a wide range of men across Edinburgh.  The Outreach Workers help men to identify what is important to them and the steps they can take to manage the psychological and social impacts of trauma. They work closely with statutory services, and assist the men to achieve the goals that are important to them.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about making a real difference to some of the most marginalised men in the city and who can work in close partnership with statutory and voluntary partners, using an asset-based approach. The successful candidate will be adept at helping people to identify their personal outcomes, and they will be able to quickly build collaborative working relationships with men from varied backgrounds. 

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking someone who has significant direct experience of supporting men with their mental health, including men living with PTSD and complex issues such as substance use and a history of offending. Candidates should be able to demonstrate personal resilience, an ability to work flexibly and creatively, and experience of engaging people who may mistrust services. They should also demonstrate a commitment to supporting peer work while assessing and managing risk appropriately.   

You should be able to evidence close partnership working and bring a sound knowledge of the range of voluntary and statutory services in Edinburgh, as well as sources of self-help and peer support. You should also be willing to embrace a culture of shared learning and reflection as we develop the service in line with the needs and aspirations of the men we support. 

As this is a senior post with a great deal of responsibility, you should have a SVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification, and a track record of managing a caseload and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. This post is subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and appropriate checks.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities, which benefit the individual and the charity, and we are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.

If you are passionate about assisting Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the people of Edinburgh and feel your profile matches the criteria, then we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Professional development including funded opportunities.

A generous 37 days’ holiday.

A 35-hour working week & access to a 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

Notes

To apply, upload your CV and Cover Letter to our BreatheHR portal by clicking 'apply' below by Monday 13th November 2023. (Please ensure you submit at the end of your form, or the form will be lost.)

Interviews may be held via video call software. If you are shortlisted to interview, we will provide you with guidance on how to access the interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. If you consider yourself to have a disability, please provide the information on the relevant section on BreatheHR to inform us of any arrangements that we may need to make to accommodate your requirements.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated. Please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.

Attached documents
Title File
Job description Advert_Outreach_Worker_October_2023.docx

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