Health And Wellbeing Practitioner

Thistle Foundation; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellbeing organization in Scotland is seeking a full-time Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to support individuals with long-term health conditions in East Lothian. You will be responsible for managing a caseload, providing coaching in self-management, and conducting lifestyle management courses. The ideal candidate will work closely with a team, engage with communities, and travel extensively within the area. Applicants should demonstrate experience in the health sector and a commitment to improving wellbeing.

Benefits

Attractive work environment

Contributory pension

Free access to the Thistle Gym

HSF Health Plan membership

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with long-term health conditions.
• Ability to engage and manage a caseload effectively.
• Willingness to travel across East Lothian.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support to people with physical and mental health conditions.
• Manage a caseload of referrals to the service.
• Conduct group-based Lifestyle Management courses.

Skills

Team collaboration

Coaching in self-management

Community resource linking

Job description

Health and Wellbeing Practitioner – Location: East Lothian. Salary: £29,616 full-time (pro rata for part-time). Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time. Specific Hours: 39.

Job Overview

We are looking for a full time Practitioner to join Thistle's Wellbeing team located in East Lothian GP Practices. You will deliver support to people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions and help them self-manage.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a team of practitioners to deliver our East Lothian GP contract
• Be prepared to travel across East Lothian to engage with people referred to the Wellbeing Service
• Practice persistent engagement to help people who struggle to receive support
• Manage a caseload of people referred to the service
• Use a strengths-based personal outcomes approach to help people identify and access appropriate support for them to self-manage, including:
• Providing specific coaching in self-management
• Delivering group based Lifestyle Management courses
• Linking people to community resources and supports
• Support volunteers who have lived experience of long-term conditions into peer roles
• Location: The practitioner will be based in GP practices across East Lothian and significant travel between GP practices is an essential aspect of this role.

Benefits

• A highly attractive work environment.
• Support and supervision from your line manager and a supportive team of colleagues.
• A structured development programme including continuous learning with our internal leadership development programme.
• A contributory pension
• A non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• Free access to the Thistle Gym
• FREE membership* of the HSF Health Plan which gives, amongst other things: money back for everyday healthcare costs, a GP advice line, shopping discounts.

*This membership can be extended to cover immediate family members after completion of a satisfactory probationary period.

Application Details

Closing date for receipt of your cover letter advising how you meet the requirements outlined in this advert and person specification and CV is Sunday 11th January. Please note, the cover letter will be used to shortlist applicants for interview. Interview will take place at Thistle's Centre of Wellbeing, Queen's Walk, Edinburgh on 22nd January 2026.

To Apply: If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Thistle Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Successful applicants will be subject to a PVG check.