Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Hub Based), Castle Douglas

Change Mental Health; Castle Douglas; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

35-hour working week

Enhanced sick pay

Season ticket loan

Great work life balance

Flexible blended working

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

Change Mental Health in Castle Douglas is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Hub Based) to join our community services. You will work with people experiencing mental health challenges through a mix of 1:1 support, group activities and community engagement to build confidence and resilience.

You’ll help individuals set achievable goals, develop personal plans and connect with local services to access the right support.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering one-to-one and group support in mental health or social care.
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage with diverse communities.
• Trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-focused approach to care.
• Organised with the ability to manage workload and make safe decisions.
• Willing to work towards SVQ Level 2 and SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with people via 1:1 support, group activities and community engagement.
• Help individuals identify goals, develop personal plans and practical strategies for wellbeing.
• Collaborate with local services to ensure access to appropriate support.

Skills

One-to-one support

Group activities

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare (Adults)

Job description

Post: Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Hub Based)
Location: Castle DouglasSalary: £24,521.15 pro rata
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Midday, 23rd October 2026

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated, so please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.

Our Dumfries and Galloway resource centres are based in Dumfries, Annan, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart and Stranraer. We are looking for a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to join our community-based services in Castle Douglas (hub-based).

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

As a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, 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.

About you

You’re passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and build on their strengths. You’ll have experience delivering one-to-one and group support, be confident building positive relationships and work in a trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-focused way. You’ll be organised, able to manage your own workload and understand the importance of safe decision-making.

An SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) and SSSC registration are desirable, or you’ll be willing to work towards them.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a "Happy to Talk Flexible" employer. The role is typically worked acrossweekdays between 9am and 5pm, with occasional evening or weekend working depending on service needs.

• Professional development including funded opportunities.
• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements