Support & Development Worker

Health in Mind; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a passionate Support and Development Worker to collaborate on community mental health programmes. This hybrid role includes developing group sessions on stress management and providing 1:1 support for individuals. Candidates with experience in mental health and an understanding of community needs are encouraged to apply. The position is 18 hours per week until March 2026, and travel across the Scottish Borders will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and facilitating individual and group support services.
• Ability to manage a caseload for 1:1 support.
• Good understanding of the locality and community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver group sessions on stress management, anxiety, and resilience.
• Create structured recovery-oriented group work programmes.
• Maintain records in accordance with data protection policies.

Skills

Experience supporting mental health and wellbeing

Confidence building

Self-management techniques

Good communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

International Development

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

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• Hybrid: Community based around the Scottish Borders, Galashiels (office)
• Closing 22nd August 2025
• Advertised from 29th July 2025
• 18 hours per week. Funding secured until 31/03/26.

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our Borders team as a Support and Development Worker. You will collaborate with the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team Leader and the Borders Team to develop and deliver a comprehensive 1:1 and group work programme for residents across the Scottish Borders.

Your responsibilities will include developing and delivering group sessions on topics such as stress management, anxiety, resilience, and mental health recovery. You will work closely with other Support and Development Workers and professionals to design evidence-based support services that address relevant issues for the community. You will be responsible for creating and implementing a structured recovery-oriented group work programme accessible both online and in person across the Scottish Borders.

You will also manage a caseload of individuals, supporting them on a 1:1 basis to identify strengths, set goals, and realize potential. Support may involve confidence building, self-management techniques, signposting to additional support, and planning.

Administrative tasks, including maintaining records in accordance with data protection policies and using IT tools like Microsoft Office, are part of the role.

Maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and professionals is essential. Experience in developing and facilitating individual and group support services is preferred.

If you have experience supporting mental health and wellbeing or personal experience managing your own mental health, we would love to hear from you!

Travel across the Scottish Borders is required, and flexible working hours are expected to meet the needs of the community.

This community outreach role necessitates travel within the Scottish Borders. A good understanding of the locality and community is desirable.

Health in Mind promotes equality and diversity. Registered charity no SC004128.

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