Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner: The Nook from SAMH (REC1755) - 430409

Scottish Action for Mental Health; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health support in Scotland is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to join a new team. You will provide essential non-clinical support, develop coping strategies, and deliver therapeutic activities in a welcoming environment. This role offers competitive pay, ongoing training opportunities, and a chance to make a significant impact on people's lives struggling with mental health challenges.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay scheme

Paid wellbeing days

Professional development opportunities

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Reimbursement of fees

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering non-clinical support.
• Skills in mental health knowledge and suicide prevention.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and practical assistance to clients.
• Deliver therapeutic activities in individual and group settings.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards.

Skills

Supporting people with mental health challenges

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Delivering therapeutic approaches

Job description

This process is supported by our external recruitment partners LHH Talent Solutions.

Please apply via our SAMH application form and return completed applications to: [e-mail]

Founded in 1923, we've been working to improve Scotland's mental health for more than 100 years. From national services, like our confidential Infoline and online wellbeing support Time for You, to our 70 services based in communities across Scotland, we work every day to support better mental health and wellbeing.

We are a service provider and a campaigner. We're proud of this.

We listen to what matters locally, and we campaign nationally - for the changes, big and small, that can make all the difference in life. Because now, more than ever, we need to make change happen. We take action for Scotland's mental health.

Post: Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner: The Nook from SAMH

Ref: REC1755

Location: Brunswick House, Glasgow

Hours: 37.5 per week (including evenings and weekends)

Salary: £25,669 - £26,974 (Salary Points 21-23)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

It is an exciting time to be joining SAMH as we launched our new four-year plan Taking Action, Creating Change'. Our new plan, prioritising the needs of people, places and communities, reflects the urgent need for progress, as we know that mental health challenges are at an all-time high in Scotland.

For that reason, we launched our first ever major appeal. We are aiming to raise £10 million over the next three years to transform access to mental health support within communities across Scotland, putting our belief into action, that everyone with a mental health problem should be able to ask once and get help fast . This ambitious and bold solution will see SAMH opening a network of walk-in mental health hubs and outreach programmes across Scotland. The Nook from SAMH - Your Place for Mental Health Support. The Nook

The Nook will deliver mental health and wellbeing support that offer choice and flexibility in a safe, stigma-free and non-clinical environment. By eliminating barriers and championing self-referral, we will offer immediate access to tailored support, seven days a week, through our skilled and compassionate workforce. We will meet the diverse needs of people locally, whether reaching out for help for the first time or managing ongoing mental health problems.

What we are looking for

As a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, you'll be at the heart of The Nook's vision. You'll provide non-clinical, practical, and emotional support to individuals and groups, helping them build resilience and develop effective coping strategies. This is a brand-new team of nine practitioners each with a core skill set and individuals specialisms.

No two days will be the same, but here's some examples of the type of work you'll be doing

Provide a warm, inclusive welcome to everyone who visits the Nook.

Deliver non-clinical therapeutic activities and other SAMH offers in individual and group settings.

Support one of our priority groups to ensure they can access tailored, relevant support.

Support community outreach events and pop-up activities.

Signpost and connect individuals to local resources and external partners.

Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards.

Mentor and support volunteers.

We need you to have these skills

Experience supporting people with mental health challenges.

Skilled in delivering therapeutic approaches or psychological interventions.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of mental health, suicide prevention, and wellbeing.

Ability to work and respond effectively in a dynamic, changeable team environment.

Excellent digital literacy (including Microsoft 365, smart devices, internal systems).

It would be great if you had these skills, but not essential for you to apply

Supporting young people or their caregivers with mental health challenges.

Working in a community engagement setting.

Supporting people with mental health from groups who may face additional barriers. This could include those with neurodevelopmental conditions, addiction or substance use, minority ethnic groups, and older adults.

Relevant for you to know before applying.

Shift patterns will be in rotation that will include evenings and weekends.

You will be based in Glasgow city centre but will also travel and work in local communities.

Interviews will take place in a group interview format in Glasgow on Tuesday 22nd and Thursday 24th July 2025

We anticipate the team's start date to be early September 2025

This process is supported by our external recruitment partners LHH Talent Solutions.

Please apply via our SAMH application form and return completed applications to: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12 noon*

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and provided with comprehensive induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.

Some of our benefits include.

Generous annual leave, 30 days rising by three days after five years.* plus an additional four public holidays

Competitive occupational sick pay scheme.

2 paid wellbeing days each year*

Length of Service Awards

Family friendly leave options

Workplace Pension Scheme

Opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card

Enhanced Maternity Pay (qualifying length of service applies)

Support from our Occupational Health provider

Life assurance 1.5 times salary

Access to 6 free counselling sessions per year and our Employee Assistance Programme

Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC fees (if applicable)

Funded continuous learning including access to over 150 online courses & SVQ qualifications for registered roles

Pension and retirement information and support

Team Wellbeing Allowance *Pro Rata for part time

PVG Scheme Membership, Right to Work in the UK and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

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*We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised so would encourage you to apply early