Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - Elder Street

Penumbra Mental Health; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service in East Lothian seeks a Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker to provide tailored support. Responsibilities include offering individual and group support, developing life skills, and collaborating with health professionals. Essential qualifications include experience in mental health support and strong communication skills. The role is full-time and permanent, with training and professional development opportunities provided.

Benefits

Full training

Regular supervision

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support is essential.
• This role requires strong communication skills and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group-based support tailored to individual recovery goals.
• Use experience to build trusting, empathetic relationships.
• Support individuals in developing life skills and engaging with their communities.
• Work closely with health and social care professionals for holistic care.
• Ensure support aligns with Penumbra’s values of compassion and collaboration.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Ability to model professional conduct

Job description

Location

Elder Street, Tranent, East Lothian.

Salary

£24,618 - £25,944 per annum (£12.62 - £13.30 p/h equivalent).

Employment Type

Full time – Permanent.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker to join our amazing Elder Street Team in Tranent, East Lothian. Elder Street is a community based mental health rehabilitation service for individuals with complex mental health needs. Penumbra offer 24 hour tailored person centred support, supported living and community rehabilitation. Support delivered at Elder Street may be practical and emotional to help individuals to lead an ordinary and fulfilling life in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group-based support tailored to individual recovery goals.
• Use your lived or professional experience to build trusting, empathetic relationships.
• Support individuals in developing life skills, managing routines, and engaging with their communities.
• Work closely with health and social care professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Ensure that support is delivered in line with Penumbra’s values of Compassion, Courage, Curiosity, and Collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in mental health support is essential. This role requires strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to model professional conduct.

Benefits

Full training, regular supervision, and opportunities for professional development are provided. We value the wellbeing of our staff and offer a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

Application Process

All applications must go through our website. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact [e-mail] and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent. We cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or who have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.

Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. To avoid missing communications, add “Penumbra Careers – [e-mail]” to your contact list.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].