Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - Flexible

Change Mental Health; Crocketford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave (pro rata)

Mental Wellbeing Days

Enhanced sick pay and leave entitl.

Professional development (funded)

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Flexible working and work-life balance

Job summary

Change Mental Health is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to support individuals in Dumfries & Galloway. You will deliver 1:1 and group-based activities to build confidence and resilience, while helping people access suitable community resources.

The role emphasizes person-centred, recovery-focused practice with collaboration across local services. A flexible, compassionate approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based sessions.
• Experience providing structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal/outcome-focused plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive professional relationships.
• Ability to manage workload and work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice.
• Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 support, group activities and community engagement to help individuals set achievable goals.
• Assist in developing personal plans and practical strategies for mental health and wellbeing.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment and promote peer/community connections.
• Collaborate with local organisations to ensure access to the right support and opportunities.

Skills

Group facilitation

1:1 support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Education

SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults)

Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2

SSSC registration or willingness to register

Job description

Change Mental Health is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to support individuals in Dumfries & Galloway. You will deliver 1:1 and group-based activities to build confidence and resilience, while helping people access suitable community resources.

The role emphasizes person-centred, recovery-focused practice with collaboration across local services. A flexible, compassionate approach is essential.