Advertised from 20 April 2026

Role

Glasgow Association for Mental Health Compassionate Distress Response Service 

Glasgow Association for Mental Health is one of the principal providers of community mental health services in Greater Glasgow. We are commissioned by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver a Compassionate Distress 

Response Service (CDRS) for people in distress who do not require medical or clinical intervention.  

We would like to recruit for our Primary Care In Hrs Pathway. This pathway takes referral form for GPs and their Primary Care Team. The In-Hrs service operates 5 days a week Monday to Friday 9pm -4.30pm.  

The service operates from our GAMH Head Office, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR 

We wish to appoint the following:

2.0 x Distress Response Workers 

IN HRS service – (REF: DRW/INHRS) 

Full Time Equivalent is 35 hours per/week: Mon to Fri 9am – 4.30pm 

Salary - £26,586 per annum  

Post is up to 31st March 2027 (may be extended dependent on funding)

Key Skills: Good communication skills to be able to work effectively with referrers and individuals using the service. Compassionate listening, be able to alleviate individual’s feelings of distress. Be highly resourceful in supporting individuals i.e., identifying coping strategies, self-management techniques and onward referral where appropriate. Be confident and competent to apply risk assessment, safety planning, and escalation processes where appropriate. SVQ 3 or equivalent or willingness towards achieving this qualification is essential. GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell on 0141 552 5592. Appointment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff will have Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership/Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check completed before any client contact commences.

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 Work” 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.

Closing date for applications: Noon Thursday 7th May 2026