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:

IPS Specialist

Ref: REC1815

Location: Fife

Hours: 22.5 per week

Salary: Pro rata 27,662 - 31,347 (Pay Points 25 - 29*)

Whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 25*

Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2026

About the Role/Secondment

Fife council funds SAMH to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service, supporting people with mental health problems and additional barriers throughout Fife. 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.

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 is critical to this role as is an understanding of mental health problems. The role is hybrid and can be from home or office based depending on the employee's caseload and the client needs. Access to a car is essential.

You will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills and 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 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;

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, Wednesday 08th October 2025

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

If you would like further information

on this vacancy, please contact Stuart Rankin (stuart.rankin@samh.org.uk) 07710 432 074.

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: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 27,662.00-31,347.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person