Partnership Development Co-ordinator (REC1204)

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 theirlives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Partnership Development Co-ordinator - Physical Activity & Sport

Ref: REC1204

Location: Home based and working across Glasgow, North Ayrshire. Stirling and Fife

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £26,096.00 (Point 25)

Contract: Fixed Term until end of March 2024

About the Role

The Physical Activity Partnership & Development Co-ordinator will play a key role in the delivery and development of SAMH’s partnership with Scottish Sports Futures in the delivery of the Active 2 Grow Programme and other Physical Activity and Sport programmes. The purpose of this role is to develop the skills needed to deliver the SAMH Scottish Sports future programme to disadvantaged young people across Scotland. Scottish Sports Futures targets those young people most at risk where and when they are most at risk, focusing on neighbourhoods that suffer from acute youth disorder and anti-social behaviour.

What we are looking for

This role will specifically support the development, design and delivery of the Active 2 Grow Programme in partnership with Scottish Sports Futures. The role will support the training and development of staff and key stakeholders to deliver a range of life skills based on CBT and mental health and wellbeing approaches to improve wellbeing and resilience to young people (aged 10-18) using every day, non-complex language.

The role will support identified communities to support person-centred behaviour change intervention services that is responsive to the needs of those participating in the Scottish Sports Futures and SAMH programme, through one-to-one support and facilitating group sessions.

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;

· Reimbursement of Disclosure 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 Friday 19th May 2023 at 9am.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th June 2023

To apply and for further information please visit (copy and paste):

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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.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Salary: £26,096.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REC1204