Assistant Service Co-ordinator

Turning Point Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland is seeking an Assistant Service Co-ordinator in Glasgow to support adults with mental health challenges. The role involves providing tailored emotional and practical support in a rewarding environment. Full training is available, and the position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction

Career development opportunities

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

35 holiday/public holidays days per year

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping vulnerable people.
• IT skills required for all roles.
• Experience in mental health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to adults with mental health needs.
• Work with individuals on personal care and practical support.
• Engage individuals in educational and social activities.

Skills

Compassion

Inclusiveness

Emotional Support

IT Skills

Job description

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Locations

Glasgow

Service Name

Glasgow Mental Health & Huntington’s Service

Type of service

Mental Health

Job Type

Assistant Service Co-ordinator

Hours of work

Full time

Salary

£29,299 - £32,405

Job Description

Post: Assistant Service Co-ordinator

Service: Glasgow Mental Health and Huntingtons

Based: Glasgow

Hours: Full & Part-Time Available

Salary: £29,299 - £32,405 (£15.23 - £16.84 per hour)

Contract Permanent

Step Up - Come join our team

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Glasgow are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

This can range from a few hours per week to support accessible 24 hrs/7 days per week. As an Assistant Service Co-ordinator, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and housing support, personal care, and care at home packages. This will also include involvement in a range of education, employability & social activities through self-directed support, based on the specific needs of the individual.

Full training will be provided to you to further develop your trauma and mental health experience. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

Glasgow Mental Health & Huntington’s Service

Turning Point Scotland’s Glasgow Mental Health & Huntington’s Service provides support to individuals diagnosed with complex and enduring mental health conditions, and individuals who have Huntington's disease to have as fulfilling a life as possible.

We are committed to offering a trauma informed approach supporting individuals to find their own strengths & having the confidence in themselves to cope with life’s challenges- We want individuals we support to have a true sense of belonging, a positive identity, feel valued & build a network of positive supportive relationships. We work very closely with partners in the Glasgow HSCP in supporting people who may be in crisis and in offering interventions to maximise their safety. Staff are creative and compassionate with a positive can do attitude.

To do this - support is tailored to an individual’s needs/wishes & reflected in their personalised support package and may range from a few hours per week to support accessible 7 days per week. Although this role will be predominantly a Monday to Friday, there is on-call rotation responsibility and you may be required to do sleepovers for which you will be financially rewarded. There is an expectation you may have to work evenings and weekends if required.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

Glasgow Mental Health & Huntington’s Service

Turning Point Scotland’s Glasgow Mental Health & Huntington’s Service provides support to individuals diagnosed with complex and enduring mental health conditions, and individuals who have Huntington's disease to have as fulfilling a life as possible.

We are committed to offering a trauma informed approach supporting individuals to find their own strengths & having the confidence in themselves to cope with life’s challenges- We want individuals we support to have a true sense of belonging, a positive identity, feel valued & build a network of positive supportive relationships. We work very closely with partners in the Glasgow HSCP in supporting people who may be in crisis and in offering interventions to maximise their safety. Staff are creative and compassionate with a positive can do attitude.

To do this - support is tailored to an individual’s needs/wishes & reflected in their personalised support package and may range from a few hours per week to support accessible 7 days per week. Although this role will be predominantly a Monday to Friday, there is on-call rotation responsibility and you may be required to do sleepovers for which you will be financially rewarded. There is an expectation you may have to work evenings and weekends if required.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of start date.

our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of start date.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

As an Assistant Service Co-ordinator, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

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Job Description

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Person Specification

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Benefits package

Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• Comprehensive Induction
• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.
  
  

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?

No

Does the post include personal care?

No

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?

No

Will the service users be involved in this process?

No

Interview Date

26 June 2025

Contact name & details

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.

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  Entry level

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