Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach)
Quick answer
Change Mental Health is hiring a temporary Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland, paying £25,994.05 per annum.
- Role
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach)
- Organization
- Change Mental Health
- Location
- Edinburgh & Lothians, Scotland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £25,994.05 per annum
- Category
- Other
The role
Change Mental Health is seeking a temporary Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) to support adults affected by mental illness in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
What you'll do
- Provide practical and emotional support tailored to each person
- Help people identify goals, develop personal plans and build strategies to self-manage their mental health and wellbeing
- Connect people with community opportunities and wider services
- Work collaboratively with local partners
- Ensure safeguarding or wellbeing concerns are identified and responded to appropriately
What it takes
- Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support
- Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and contribute positively to a team
- Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making
- Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice
What you'll bring
How we treat you
37 days’ annual leave (pro rata), Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days, Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements, Professional development, including funded opportunities, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Blue Light Card eligibility, Support for flexible working and work-life balance
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £25,994.05 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in community-based mental health support, 1:1 support, strong communication skills, and commitment to recovery-focused practice.
How do I apply?
Please upload your CV and cover letter to the organization's portal.
Is the job remote?
The job is an in-office position.
How to apply
Apply directly on Change Mental Health's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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