Job Description

Around since 1923, 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 x 2

Ref: REC1806

Location: Aberdeen

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: 31,236 to 35,356 (Point 28 - Point 32)

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months initially)

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 Aberdeen City to support 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 programs, information sessions and resources.

Practitioners will support young people who are experiencing low mood and anxiety through a community link approach and through the delivering our Time for Me Programme.

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 100 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 om Monday 15

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September 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 22

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September 2025.

If you would like more information about this post, and/or to arrange a quick chat, please contact Billy Burke, Head of Development for Children and Young People: billy.burke@samh.org.uk

To apply please visit: https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation - diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 31,236.00-35,356.00 per year

Work Location: In person