GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST: ASSISTANT PROJECT WORKER / INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT / GROUP ACTIVITIES

PROJECT: GAMH COMMUNITY RECOVERY SERVICE

Essential Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification), or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification.

• Ability to meet registration requirements of the Care Inspectorate, including payment of the annual registration fee.

Essential Knowledge

Understanding of the needs of adults experiencing or recovering from mental health challenges.

Knowledge of person-centred and recovery-focused approaches to support.

Awareness of the importance of social inclusion, wellbeing, participation and community engagement.

Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build positive, supportive and professional relationships with individuals and groups.

Experience of supporting people in a respectful, empowering and person-centred manner.

• Ability to encourage participation, engagement and involvement in activities and services.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, service users, carers and partner organisations.

• Ability to contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of group activities, workshops and wellbeing programmes.

• Ability to support individuals to identify strengths, build confidence and develop skills.

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.

Ability to maintain accurate records and follow organisational procedures.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to recovery-focused and strengths-based practice.

Demonstrates empathy, respect and compassion when working with others.

• Values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity.

• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Commitment to co-production, peer support and empowering individuals to have a voice in the services they access.

• Ability to work with people who may have complex needs.

• Reliability, professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in mental health services.

Experience working in social care, community development or a related field.

• Experience facilitating groups, workshops or community activities.

• Knowledge of recovery approaches and strengths-based practice.

Understanding of social inclusion and community-based recovery opportunities.

Experience of supporting people to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs, including occasional early morning, evening and weekend working.

• Willingness to work across a city-wide service and support activities in different community settings.

• A working knowledge of using IT (PC, laptops and notebooks)