Assistant Project Workers

#### RoleGAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. Wecurrently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality,inclusion, and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair WorkFirst principles for all employment terms and conditions. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees thatyou have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as wellas meeting the requirements for SSSC registration.We are seeking Assistant Project Workers to join our city-wide Self-Directed Support Service and Service Centreslocated across the city. In this role, you will provide personalised support to adults experiencing orrecovering from mental health challenges.As an Assistant Project Worker, you will build supportive and trusting relationships with individuals, helping themachieve their personal goals and maintain their wellbeing. You will also demonstrate strong communication andorganisational skills, ensuring that all personal planning guidelines are followed and that you work effectivelyalongside our key referrers and partner agencies.While knowledge of the role and purpose of a social care worker is desirable, full induction and training will beprovided. This includes training on the SSSC Codes of Practice, the National Care Standards, and how theseframeworks apply to your role.A qualification at SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards achieving this qualification, isessential.As these services are registered with the Care Inspectorate, you will be required to pay an annual fee to maintainyour registration.Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living withmental health challenges and who may have complex needs and be able to work flexibly; some early morning,evening and weekend working may be required.GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this,we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly if you have any particularrequirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 5525592.These posts are regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups(Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Schemeupdate check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of thischeck being satisfactory.#### Application notesIf you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website atClick on “Our Work” tab to view current vacanciesAlternatively you can request an application pack from: GAMH,St Andrews by the Green,33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel: .Closing date for applications 19TH November 2025### Glasgow Association for Mental HealthAssistant Project Workers Postcode: G1 5PR**Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Coach Practitioner**.As part of our strategic aim, we’re looking for a Positive Behaviour Support Coach Practitioner to join our dedicatedteam and help us embed PBS across our services.You’ll play a key role in supporting our colleagues to understand behaviour as communication, develop proactivesupport strategies and promote meaningful quality of life outcomes for the people we support.This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference – helping people to thrive, not just survive.**The Role**Working as part of our Continuous Improvement and Learning Team and in close collaboration with the people wesupport, their families and representatives, external health professionals, operational colleagues and ourTraining Academy, you will play a key role in promoting and implementing person centred Positive BehaviourSupport strategies.**As a PBS Coach Practitioner, you’ll**: -* Work collaboratively with individuals, families, their representatives, colleagues and other health professionals to develop and implement person centred support and PBS plans.* Coach and mentor colleagues to use evidence based positive approaches in everyday practice.* Use data and reflective practice to inform ongoing continual improvement and support.* Champion our commitment to equality, inclusion, dignity and respect in all aspects of care and support.* Focus on understanding and meeting the unique needs of each individual, supporting teams to develop practical, compassionate approaches that enhance quality of life without unnecessary restrictions.* Use coaching, and reflective practice, to help colleagues deepen their understanding of behavioural support and restrictive practices, the reasons behind it and how we can best support individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes.**What we\’ll need you to bring: -*** A recognised qualification in Positive Behavior Support and in health and social care with a minimum of 2 years direct support experience in learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity, safeguarding and rights-based practices.* Strong knowledge of the health and social care standards and legislation.* Proven experience in developing, implementing and evaluating PBS strategies based on individual needs.* A strong understanding of person-centred approaches and evidence-based practice.* Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to engage, motivate and empower teams.* A commitment to promoting positive outcomes and improving quality of life for the people we support.* Confidence in delivering training and facilitating reflective practice sessions.* The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.* A proactive, solution focussed mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and use data to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and inform practice improvements.* Flexibility to travel across Scotland as required.* A full driving license and access to your own vehicle.**Location**This role can be based in any of our offices across Scotland (Elgin, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Airdrie,Irvine, Dumbarton or Galashiels) or part of our hybrid working model where you’d work a minimum of 2 days in theoffice, so we will need you to live within a reasonable commute of one of these locations.There will be occasions that we\’ll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses willbe reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).Cornerstone is one of Scotland\’s largest charities with 45 years\’ experience providing great care and supportfor adults with various support needs across Scotland.We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals eachyear. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence andwellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them,and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closelywith individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.**Our strategic aims*** To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs* To be the best employer in social care in Scotland* To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.gillian.mcpake@cornerstone.org.ukShortlisted candidates will #J-18808-Ljbffr