Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Hub Based)

Change Mental Health; Crocketford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)

Mental Wellbeing Days

Professional development, including in

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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 join our community-based services in Dumfries & Galloway. You will support people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness to build confidence, resilience and stronger connections within their community, delivering person-centred support.

You will work with individuals and groups, helping to set achievable goals, develop tailored plans and practical strategies to improve wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based sessions.
• Experience providing structured 1:1 support and contributing to plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build professional relationships.
• Ability to manage your workload and work well in a team.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups, peer-support activities or community sessions.
• Provide structured 1:1 support and contribute to personal/outcome-focused plans.
• Develop practical strategies to support mental health and wellbeing.
• Build welcoming, inclusive environments and encourage connections.
• Work with local services to access appropriate support and opportunities.

Skills

Group facilitation

1:1 support

Communication skills

Workload management

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Recovery-focused practice

Education

SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults)

SSSC registration

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 or outcome-focused 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.

What we offer

• 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
• Professional development, including funded opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Support for flexible working and work-life balance
• The role is typically worked across weekdays between 9am and 5pm, with occasional evening or weekend working depending on service needs.