About the Role
The Recovery Coach role is a flexible, multi‑skilled position providing direct emotional wellbeing and practical support to individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Working with people on a 1‑2‑1 or group basis, in people’s homes and communities, the support worker will help individuals identify their strengths, issues and goals, encourage utilisation of existing strengths, facilitate new skill building, and support independent living, self‑management and personal recovery. The worker will assess strengths and needs and link people with meaningful supports within their community.
This work is about helping people to live well and achieve the things in life that really matter to them. We have roles available across our 24/7 care at home, housing support and specialist mental health outreach services, commissioned by Dundee Council and supporting people living with severe and enduring mental health issues and common co‑morbidities, such as neurodevelopmental conditions.
What we are looking for
We value respect and dignity for the people who use our services and ask applicants to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups membership scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council. Ideally, you will have experience supporting people with mental health problems, key‑working and case management, and you will possess great people skills, honesty, reliability and resilience. Initiative, compassion, energy, determination and the ability to motivate and inspire service users are essential.
What we will provide for you
Full induction, ongoing training and professional development opportunities. 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 online courses plus 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 on Saturday, 8th August 2026.
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you would like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact Lindsey McNab on 01382 413140 or lindsey.mcnab@samh.org.uk.
To apply and for further information please visit https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us
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.
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