Activities Worker 1 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Scottish Action for Mental Health

Scottish Action for Mental Health

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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 theirlives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland's Mental Health

Post:
Activity Worker 1

Ref:
REC1372

Location:
The Hive, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Tipperlinn Road, Edinburgh

Hours: 18 hr per week

Salary:
£21,499 pro rota - £11.02 per hour (salary point 10)

Contract:
Permanent

About the Role
The Hive is a SAMH service situated in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital providing an activity centre and coffee bar for in
- patients of the hospital. The Hive is a fun lively place to work, we offer a welcoming space for patients away from the wards where they can get involved in activities and social events e.g. art, clay modelling, t-shirt printing, jewellery making, creative writing, support groups, seasonal events, pilates, yoga, karaoke, quizzes and many more

If you have creative skills that you would like to share and have some experience of mental health we would love to hear from you.

The post requires flexibility in the hours that you are available to work.

What we are looking for
Creative and enthusiastic person to work with our small team to ensure a welcoming environment for in-patients. Experience of mental health and associated challenges desirable. Skills and experience in one or more arts, crafts, yoga/pilates, music or support groups is essential.

All Hive staff work on the coffee bar too, so a hygiene certificate is essential or willingness to work towards, training provided.

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 PVG, Disclosure 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

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£21,499.00 per year

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits: