Advertised from 29 July 2025

Role

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.  

Your 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! 

Travel is required across the Scottish Borders is required as part of the role.

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 notes

An application pack is available on our website health-in-mind.org.uk

If you have difficulties accessing the pack please contact the People Team on 0131 225 8508 or email recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk

For further information contact Ben Insall on 07760753049 or email ben.insall@health-in-mind.org.uk

Closing date:  9am, Friday 22.08.25

Interview date: 08.09.25 and 09.09.25

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