Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

Change Mental Health

Crocketford

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

8 days ago

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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 looking for a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to join our community-based services in Dumfries & Galloway. You’ll support people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness to build confidence, resilience and stronger connections within their community, providing practical, person-centred support focused on what matters to each individual.

About the role

You’ll work directly with people through a mix of 1:1 support, group activities and community engagement, helping individuals identify achievable goals, develop personal plans and build practical strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing.

You’ll help create a welcoming and inclusive environment, encourage peer and community connections, and work with local organisations and services to make sure people can access the right support and opportunities.

Essential

Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based sessions.
Experience providing structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships.
Ability to manage your own 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.
SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.

Desirable

Experience supporting people affected by mental health issues.
Knowledge of local community resources, services and referral pathways.
Experience supporting people affected by trauma, social isolation or complex circumstances.

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