Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Male Applicants Only) - Intensive Housing Support

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to join their Intensive Housing Support service in Edinburgh. This role focuses on providing recovery-oriented support for individuals facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. The ideal candidate will promote self-management and connect clients to community resources, ensuring personalized, trauma-informed care. With a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, comprehensive training, and career development opportunities, this position offers a fulfilling chance to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about mental health and ready to contribute to an inclusive environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Employee Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing mental health support and recovery-focused interventions.
• Knowledge of substance use challenges and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused support for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
• Develop personalized support plans and promote self-management and resilience.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Substance Use Recovery

Trauma-Informed Care

Community Resource Connection

Education

Relevant Degree in Mental Health or Social Work

Job description

Job Title:

Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Male Applicants Only) - Intensive Housing Support, Edinburgh

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Details:

• Full Time Permanent
• Restricted to male applicants only due to occupational requirements (Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)

Job Reference:

c956faa69d71

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

This role is based at Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY. Working within our Intensive Housing Support service, you will provide recovery-focused support for individuals experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. Our approach promotes self-management, resilience, and connection to community resources, aiming to reduce substance use and harm, support informed medication decisions, and provide trauma-informed, personalized support plans. We value staff wellbeing and offer comprehensive training, employee benefits, and career development opportunities. Applications must be submitted via our website; we do not accept CVs or applications by email. Please note, we cannot offer visa sponsorship; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK or be in the process of obtaining it. For more details and application guidance, please visit our website. We are committed to inclusivity and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.