Position: Support & Development Worker
Salary: £26,882, AP4 Pt 27 (fixed until 31/03/2026)
Job Type: Part Time – 18 hours per week
Work location: Edinburgh, Scotland
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate person to join our Borders team as a Support and Development Worker. You will work alongside the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team Leader and the Borders Team to develop and deliver a robust 1:1 and group work programme for people living across the Scottish Borders.
You will be developing and delivering group work, on topics such as stress management, anxiety management, resilience, and mental health recovery. You will work closely with other Support and Development Workers within the team and professionals to design and deliver groups/courses/workshops, using evidence-based practice, covering the most appropriate topics and issues which are relevant to the people we support. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of structured programme of recovery orientated group work which is accessible across the Scottish Borders both online and in person.
You will also hold a caseload of people that you will support on a 1:1 basis to identify their strengths, work towards their goals and realize their potential. Support may include, confidence building, identifying self-management techniques, access and signposting to other support, goal setting and planning.
Regular administrative tasks are required for this role. This will include maintaining records in accordance with data protection and use of Microsoft and other IT programs.
You will maintain positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, key partners, and relevant professionals. Experience of developing and facilitating individual and group support services is preferred.
If you have experience of supporting people to improve their mental health and wellbeing, or personal experience of managing your own mental health, we’d love to hear from you!
Flexibility in working hours will also be expected to meet the needs of people we work with.
This is a community outreach post and travel is required across the Scottish Borders as part of the role. A good understanding of the locality and community is desirable.
Application Process
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!