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Around since , 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 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: Policy & Improvement Officer, respectme , Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service
Ref: REC
Location: Travel across Scotland as required
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: £30, – £35, per annum (salary point 28–33)
Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years
About the Role
respectme, Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service is delivering the national roll-out of the exciting and innovative ‘respectme reward’ programme, which seeks to recognise, share and celebrate good anti-bullying policy and practice.
We are looking to recruit a new team member to the role of Policy and Improvement Officer to play a key part in this work which will involve influencing improvement in anti-bullying policy and practice in education and youth settings across Scotland. Through application of improvement methodology, self-assessment frameworks and behaviour change approaches, the post holder will work alongside key stakeholders to benchmark progress, validate outcomes and develop recommendations for improvement.
The post holder will apply evidence and experience from stakeholders to advance policy and practice and further progress the anti-bullying agenda in Scotland. The role will involve working alongside key national and local partners, advising and supporting them in embedding effective anti-bullying policy and practice, supporting them to trial new approaches to addressing bullying, and developing new resources for a range of audiences. The post holder will be skilled in developing positive and constructive relationships with stakeholders in order to take on a ‘critical friend’ role, where a respectful balance of support and challenge is an essential characteristic.
What we are looking for
Some key responsibilities include;
1. Work with the Service Director to drive and support implementation of Scottish Government national guidance, ‘Respect for All’, across Scotland.
2. Work with the Service Director to develop and deliver a robust work plan that will support the ongoing roll-out of the respectme reward programme.
3. Embed the implementation of recommendations made in the ‘Gaining Momentum’ external evaluation report.
4. Develop and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with key stakeholders and provide a key point of contact and tailored support for these organisations throughout their involvement with respectme.
5. Deliver capacity building activities where required and develop guidance, resources and tools to enable others to progress action on anti-bullying.
6. Build relationships with participants and key stakeholders and provide a key point of contact and tailored support for these organisations throughout their involvement in the programme.
7. Building on sound evidence of what works in relation to anti-bullying, support participating organisations to assess the impact of their anti-bullying work and influence improvement in local and national policy and practice.
8. Through analysis of a range of qualitative and quantitative data sets, develop bespoke conclusions and recommendations to inform improvement plans.
9. Identify and create case studies and exemplars of effective anti-bullying practice.
Qualifications
SAMH values and recognises specialist skills & experience gained outside of education to be just as valuable as a degree. In this post, we’re looking for someone with relevant experience in the sector, or a qualification in politics, social policy or other relevant discipline (essential).
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; (amend as required for your team)
Reimbursement of PVG/Disclosure registration costs
Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
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
Workplace pension scheme
Life Assurance policy
Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Thursday 18th July .
To apply please visit: class="ql-align-justify"> PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared your application will be required.
Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
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