Support Worker 2 (REC1975)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s 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: Support Worker 2

Ref: REC1975

Location: Way Forward

Hours: 37.5

Salary: £26,228

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

The role is within the Way Forward services which has three sites based in Govan, Patrick and Maryhill. The three sites are registered as Care at home/housing support, this is a challenging and exciting opportunity to make a difference to people who have a diagnosed Mental Health condition. The service strives to support people to achieve their identified outcomes and live as independently as they can. The team support the people who use our services with daily living tasks, medication, liaise with primary health care services, enabling individuals to achieve their chosen outcomes.

What we are looking for:

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. We don’t need you to have any specific qualifications or experience to join us, but what we do ask is you have right attitude and values, as respect and dignity are at the heart of everything we do at SAMH. We will ask you to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The posts will involve a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekends and two sites requires a sleepover and on call shifts.

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;

• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual 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 (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

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 12 noon.

To apply please visit:

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.

SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation – diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.

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