Self-Harm Volunteer - National Self-Harm

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in Scotland as a Self-Harm Volunteer. This remote role allows you to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals struggling with self-harm. Your empathy and understanding will help empower others, and no prior experience is required. Be part of a dedicated team that promotes mental health and wellbeing across Scotland.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Supportive Environment

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; genuine desire to promote mental health required.
• Lived experience of self-harm is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals struggling with self-harm through online chat.
• Help operate an online web chat service providing reassurance.

Skills

Empathy

Understanding

Positive Attitude

Mental Health Awareness

Job description

Job Title: Self-Harm Volunteer - National Self-Harm, Edinburgh

Organization: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Remote across Scotland)

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Reference: 77c1b2e25cb1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

Position: Voluntary (Remote, Home-Based)

Join our inspiring team within the Self-Harm Network and make a meaningful difference. We seek volunteers who can bring empathy, understanding, and a positive attitude to support individuals struggling with self-harm. Your personal experience with mental health challenges is highly valued and can contribute to empowering others.

We work closely with individuals and their networks to understand the reasons behind self-harm, explore coping strategies, and build self-esteem. Volunteers will support our staff by helping operate an online web chat service available from 6pm-10pm, 7 days a week, providing reassurance and support to those in need.

No prior experience is necessary—just a genuine desire to promote mental health and wellbeing. We especially welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of self-harm, as well as from diverse communities including BME, LGBT+, and those with disabilities.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website. We cannot consider CVs; all applications must be submitted through the online portal. If you need assistance with the application process, contact us for a paper application option.

Note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK or be in the process of obtaining it.

Keep an eye on your email for updates from our recruitment system, including checking your spam folder. Add Penumbra Careers to your contacts to avoid missing important communications. You can also check your application status online. For questions, contact us at the provided email.

Penumbra is dedicated to inclusivity and supports candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions by providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.