Senior Project Worker

28 hours per week

Salary: £20520 pro rata per annum

Based at Companas Cottage Resource Centre in Alness

Support in Mind Scotland provides support for people whose lives are affected by mental health problems or illness. This can include people directly affected by mental illness, family members, friends and supporters.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Senior Project Worker, to lead our Companas Cottage Resource Centre service in Alness. This role involves provision of recovery-focussed and person-centred support to people attending the Centre, through individual and group-based work, as well as leading the Centre team and managing the service.

Ideally, the successful candidate will  have some or all of the following: an SVQ Level 3 or 4 qualification in Social Services and Health Care (or an equivalent qualification) and substantial experience of providing support to people whose Mental Health issues seriously affect their lives. The post holder will be required to join the PVG Scheme.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 16th October, 2017. CVs will not be considered.

For an application pack please phone Liz Mackay (Office Supervisor) on 0131 662 4359 or email [email protected]

For a discussion or to arrange an informal visit please phone Viv Caird (Service Manager) on 01463 226119 or email [email protected]

Click the links below to download an application pack

Covering letter

Job Description

Person Specification

Conditions of Service

Application Form

Monitoring Form

Companas Cottage further information

Support in Mind Scotland is the operating name of The National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland) Charity number SC013649