Advertised from 11 June 2025

Role

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion, and recovery.

The Team Leader will manage the day-to-day operations of a central referral and assessment team responsible for managing all incoming referrals into GAMH Service Centres. A key focus of the role is to develop and maintain efficient and professional working relationships with key external referrers including Primary Care Mental Health Services, GPs, and Social Care Connect. Working in close partnership with Project Leaders of GAMH Service Centres, the Team Leader will ensure that referrals are appropriately screened, assessed, and allocated to the most suitable service team. The central team will also support referred individuals by providing high-quality signposting, relevant information, and undertake short-term pieces of work when longer-term engagement is not required.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the values and attitude required to work with people who are living with mental health problems and who may have complex needs. Experience in a leadership and management role within health, mental health, or social care settings and a strong working knowledge of referral, assessment, and allocation processes is essential

A registrable qualification at SVQ 4 In Social Services and Health Care SCQF level 9 SVQ 4 Management SCQF level 9/10, or a Social Work or Mental Health Nursing qualification is required due to the requirements to register with the SSSC.

Employee benefits

GAMH offers an attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional benefits. See attached GAMH additional benefits. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have a supportive and comprehensive induction to the organisation and continuous training opportunities which ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration.

These posts are regulated work with children and 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 Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

Application notes

If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website at www.gamh.org.uk

Click on our “About Us” tab to view current vacancies

Alternatively, you can request an application pack from: GAMH,

St Andrews by the Green,

33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel: 0141 552 5592.

All applicants must be able to work flexibly; early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.

Please note that we will not be accepting CVs for this position.

Equality & diversity

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 requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.

Closing date for applications

Thursday 26th June 2025