Salary: Point 27 (pro rata) – £27,285
Hours: Full time (36.25 hours)
Location: Based in Dalkeith with travel throughout Midlothian
Contract: Fixed term
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.
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!
Application Notes
- Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 (12pm)
- Interview date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
- Completed applications should be submitted to: [email protected]. Please note we do not accept CVs.
- If you have difficulties accessing the pack please contact the Recruitment Team on 0131 225 8508 or email [email protected].
- For further information contact Krzysztof Nowak by emailing him at [email protected]
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