Advertised from 7 August 2026

Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support & Development Worker to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is fixed term and is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

The successful applicant will support people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties by developing, organising and delivering community-based green, art and active groups. You will work in a person-centered, trauma informed, strength-based and creative way, supporting people with a range of issues important to their mental health and well-being. You will also recruit, coordinate, support and supervise volunteers who co-facilitate groups, help promote services and resources and actively contribute to shaping services.

Groups will be delivered in various community venues across Midlothian,

You will have experience of developing and delivering art, green and active groups, excellent communication, IT, administration, and organisational skills, and you will develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, key partners, and relevant professionals.

You will be office based, travel is required across Midlothian and flexibility in working hours will also be expected to meet the needs of people we support.

Application notes

If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people and helping them to improve their mental health, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Krzysztof Nowak by email @ krzysztof.nowak@health-in-mind.org.uk

An application pack is available on our website: https://health-in-mind.org.uk/about-us/careers/#

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

Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026 12pm

Interview Date: Successful candidates will be interviewed on Monday 2nd September 2026.

Health in Mind promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. Registered Charity SC004128, and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, number SC124090. The registered office is at: Suite G2 Links House, 15 Links Place, Edinburgh EH6 7EZ.