Advertised from 9 February 2026

Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate person to join our Borders team as a Support Worker. You will work alongside the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Manager and the Borders Team to deliver 1:1 support to people living across the Scottish Borders.  

You will 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: https://health-in-mind.org.uk/current-vacancies/ If you have difficulties accessing the pack please contact the Recruitment Team, on 0131 225 8508 or email recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk

For further information contact Tammy Kirk, Head of Services and Improvement on 0131 225 8508 or email tammy.kirk@health-in-mind.org.uk 

Closing date: Wednesday 18th February (9am) 

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd March  

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