Job Description

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.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our 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: Recovery Worker

Ref: REC1819

Location: Dundee Housing Support service

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: 24,570 - 25,070 per annum - 12.60- 12.85 (Points 13-19)

whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 13

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Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year

About the Role

The Recovery worker role is a flexible, multi-skilled role providing direct emotional wellbeing and practical support to individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Working with people on a 1-2-1 or group basis, in people's homes and communities, the support worker will work with individuals to identify their strengths, issues and goals. They encourage individuals to recognise and use their existing strengths, facilitate building new skills to build momentum in independent living skills, self-management, personal recovery and building capacity. Assessing individual's' strengths and needs, the support worker will link people with meaningful supports within their community.

This work is about helping people to live well and achieve the things in life that really matter to them. We have a role available working across our 24/7 care at home, housing support and specialist mental health outreach service. These services are commissioned by Dundee Council and support people living with severe and enduring mental health issues and common co-morbidities, such as neurodevelopmental conditions, to live fulfilled lives and achieve their goals. This exciting opportunity will use recovery focussed interventions, supporting people to develop skills and positive support networks towards living an independent life in the community. Our services operate 7 days a week and as such, the post will involve a variety of shift patterns, including evening, waking night and weekend work. Requirement to participate in on calls and flexible working practices across our services in the city is included in order to deliver a high-quality, person-centred service to those we support.

What we are looking for

Respect and dignity for the people who use our services is at the heart of everything we do. We will ask you to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). We're looking for people with great people skills who are honest, reliable and resilient in challenging situations. Ideally for this role you will have experience supporting people with mental health problems, key-working and case management.

Everyone we support is different and we use individually tailored plans to help them to identify where their strengths lie and support them in the areas where they may need it. In this role your attitude and personality matter as much as your skills and experience.

We are looking for initiative, compassion, energy and determination and the ability to motivate and inspire people who use our services to develop their skills and self-confidence and realise their aspirations. This is an exciting opportunity and you will go home each day knowing you made a difference.

You will be allocated to a service base but may be required to work flexibly across other local area services.

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 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

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Thursday 2 October 2025.

If you'd like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Lindsey McNab on 01382 413140 or lindsey.mcnab@samh.org.uk.

To apply and for further information 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 Privacy Notice: https://www.samh.org.uk/documents/Staff_Privacy_Notice_V2.0_.pdf

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 24,570.00-25,070.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REC1819