AddressAround 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: Workplace Training Specialist
Ref: REC1454
Location: Glasgow Office & working remotely across partner/client organisations **
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £31,347 - £34,226 pay point 29 – pay point 32
Contract: One year fixed term contract with potential for extension
About the Role
As Scotland’s national mental health charity, SAMH has kept a pulse on the external factors affecting wellbeing in the workplace, including the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the aftermath of the pandemic. While many businesses and organisations have met these pressures with an increased commitment to their employees’ mental health, embedding this commitment into an organisational strategy is nuanced and complex. In response to this cultural shift, SAMH is investing in a newly expanded Workplace & Corporate Engagement Team that will support the increasingly diverse needs of Scottish employers and workforce regarding mental health and wellbeing.
Our Workplace & Corporate Engagement Team will cultivate transformational, mutually-beneficial partnerships with Scottish businesses and organisations through four main functions:
- Development of workplace wellbeing products, services and resources
- Delivery of services via digital and face-to-face channels
- Engagement of organisations to invest in the mental health cause
- Account Management of clients and partners
What we are looking for
The Workplace Training Specialist role will play a key role in achieving our strategic aims. The role is responsible for delivering training to workplace clients and partners across the private, public and voluntary sectors.
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 Basic Disclosure fee
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life Assurance policy
- Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
Staff wellbeing is a priority at SAMH. As well as promoting a healthy work-life balance, we offer the following:
- 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
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications: Closing date: 5pm Friday 22nd March.
Interview dates: Interview date: Thursday 4th April, Glasgow office.
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 poor mental health.
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: 12 months
Salary: £31,347.00-£34,226.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REC1454
