Our staff are professional, committed, well-trained and passionate about what they do. Together, our individual strengths and experience mean we make a great team.
We offer a range of roles – from providing individual support to corporate services. We aim to represent the communities we work in, and we value lived and professional experience equally.
Current vacancies
Support & Development Worker – Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (closing Wednesday 9 September)
Salary: Point 27 (pro rata) – £27,285
Hours: Full time (36.25 hours)
Location: Based in Dalkeith with travel throughout Midlothian
Contract: Permanent
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: Wednesday 9 September 2026 (12pm)
- Interview date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
- Completed applications should be submitted to: recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk. 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 recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk.
- For further information contact Krzysztof Nowak by emailing him at krzysztof.nowak@health-in-mind.org.uk
Why work for us?
Flexible working options.
Realise your potential through ongoing support, supervision, learning and development.
30 days annual leave, 10 public holidays and 2 wellbeing days.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Carer Positive Engaged Employer.
Cycle to work scheme.
Loyalty discount scheme.
Union recognised through UNITE
Our values are at the core of everything we do
Compassion
We work with compassion, ensuring people feel valued and empowered to live the life they want to live.
Integrity
We demonstrate integrity in our work, doing the right thing and working ethically at all times, even when this takes great courage.
Respect
We show respect for everyone we work with, work for, and support through our services.
Realising potential
We’re passionate about realising potential of our colleagues, our volunteers, and the people who use our services.
Inclusive
Our approach is inclusive; we break down the barriers that prevent people from accessing mental health and wellbeing resources. We include people using services, volunteers, and colleagues in our leadership and decision making in the organisation.
Read more about our values and the way we work on our Purpose, Values and Approach page.
Our staff tell us that Health in Mind is a great place to work. We hold gold Investors in People accreditation, are a Living Wage and Carer Positive Engaged employer, and offer enhanced sick pay and an employer pension.
We’ll also support you to meet costs associated with your application (SSSC Registration and PVG Scheme Record Update costs).
