Primary Care Link Practitioners - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Scottish Action for Mental Health
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.
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:
Primary Care Link Practitioners
Ref:
REC1488
Location:
Aberdeen
Hours:
Full time & Part time
Salary:
£28,497 - £31,347 per annum (pro rata) (Salary point 26-29)
Contract:
Permanent
About the Role
In this exciting role you will support local people to connect with their community and overcome life's challenges. Link Practitioners are based in GP practices across Aberdeen City.
We work with local communities and colleagues both within and beyond the practice to support people to live better and have healthier lives.
Aberdeen Links aims to reduce pressures on mainstream primary and community care services by meeting a need for joined up support across the Health and Social Care Partnership.
- support people with issues they are experiencing, to identify and manage issues and barriers that affect their ability to live well and help them to talk about what really matters to them,
What we are looking for
We are looking for talented and highly experienced people who are passionate about a person centred approach to supporting people to make meaningful and lasting improvements to their health and wellbeing.
You will be experienced in working with adults with a wide range of additional support needs, with exceptional communication skills and be able to effectively manage your own case load.
Although this is not a mental health specific service, you will understand the varying needs of people with mental health problems and be experienced in providing support that empowers people to progress in their recovery journey, at times of poor mental health, at times of crisis and distress.
You'll also need to be flexible in responding to the demands of the service and ensure at all times that your practice and work is of the highest quality.
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
- 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
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay:
£28,497.00-£31,347.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
REC1488
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