Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker - Constitution Street

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking mental health charity dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. As part of a passionate team, you will provide person-centred care, helping clients develop the skills they need to live independently. This role offers a stimulating environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. With a commitment to inclusivity and staff wellbeing, this organization values your contributions and provides the training necessary for your success. If you are dedicated to supporting others and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to training and development

Supportive team environment

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental health issues.
• Strong commitment to person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with mental health challenges.
• Assist with daily living skills and promote independence.

Skills

Person-centred care

Mental health support

Crisis management

Substance misuse awareness

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in mental health

Job description

Job Description:

Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

Full time (37.5 hours p/w) Permanent

If you are looking for a rewarding career and want to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Constitution Street service, you can start your day knowing what you do really makes a difference!

Our Constitution Street service delivers high-quality Care at Home and Housing Support services for adults with severe and enduring mental health challenges. Supporting 11 individual tenancies and providing community-based outreach support, the service operates on a 24/7 basis.

We aim to equip people with skills needed to live independently and meaningfully within the community. We use a strengths-based coaching approach to recovery, building confidence, maintaining motivation, and promoting resilience. We also provide practical support with food preparation, medication, budgeting, and daily living skills. Promoting participation and inclusion is a core value, and we work alongside people to deliver innovative, creative, and personalized interventions and opportunities.

You will be experienced and passionate about working in a person-centred way with adults experiencing mental health issues or expressing needs through distressed behaviour and substance misuse. With a strong interest in people and a commitment to helping others, you will strive to positively impact lives and tailor support to enable individuals to reach their potential.

The service operates 24 hours, requiring a variety of shifts on a rota basis, including paid sleepovers.

As a mental health charity, we value staff wellbeing. You will join a friendly, supportive team, with access to all necessary training to help you succeed.

We offer numerous employee benefits and a stimulating environment with inspiring colleagues. We support your career development through skill-building, learning opportunities, and practical application of new knowledge.

For more information, including the full job description and application guidance, please download our application pack. All applications must be submitted through our website; we cannot consider CVs. If you are unable to complete an online application, contact us to arrange a paper copy.

Please note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship. Only applicants with the legal right to work in the UK or those with an ongoing application for such rights will be considered.

Application updates will come from our recruitment system, which may go into spam. Please add Penumbra Careers to your contacts and check your email regularly. You can also log into the careers portal to check your application status. For inquiries, contact us at the provided details.

Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions. We will provide reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us if you require adjustments.