Psychosocial Practitioner, British Red Cross

About the job

Location: Glasgow
Hours per week: 14hrs over x2 days (Ideally Thursdays and Fridays however not imperative, hiring manager can be flexible)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2022
Salary: between £38,012 and £40,000 per annum depending on experience (pro rata)

Could you provide psychosocial support to staff and volunteers of the British Red Cross in Scotland?

What you will be doing

As Psychosocial Practitioner (Family Reunion Integration Service – FRIS) you will support to our staff and volunteers who will deliver services across Scotland. You will provide psychosocial support in the form of reflective practice, clinical supervision groups and one to one individual support during regular site visits. You will particularly support our Refugee Support and Restoring Family Links service.

You will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and supporting the wellbeing needs of the workforce (staff and volunteers) who, in turn support people in crisis.

You will also deliver workshops and off-site support, whilst considering the preferences and requests of the local service’s wishes and the learning of the wider Psychosocial Team.

This role may at times include travel across a specific geographic area, including making overnight stays.

This role might be for you if…

• You have a relevant mental health qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Degree or other professional qualification) in a profession related to psychosocial support (e.g. Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy or Social Work).
• You have proven work experience following receiving the relevant professional qualification (e.g. in-service development, voluntary or statutory sector, either in U.K. or overseas)
• You have experience and professional expertise in trauma reactions, mental health issues and the management and negotiation of complex situations involving staff/volunteer welfare
• You ideally have experience working with refugees

About the team
Supporting vulnerable people in crisis is at the heart of what we do. However, this doesn’t just apply to people out with our organisation. We want to make sure that our workforce is fully supported when it comes to emotional wellbeing, so our people feel they are in a great position to help others.

It’s a complex and dynamic environment to work in and you will be joining at an exciting but challenging time with a large amount of organisational change underway.

You will be working closely with the Head of Psychosocial and Mental Health and operational colleagues to provide psychosocial support within an organisation that has at its heart, a focus on supporting vulnerable people experiencing crisis.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 16th May 2021 with interviews to follow.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Flexible working policy

A little more about us….
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country – we’re there when you need us.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation’s Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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