Support & Development Worker

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support & Development Worker to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team.

In this rewarding role, you will support people experiencing mental health difficulties by developing, coordinating and facilitating psychoeducational and mental wellbeing groups across a range of community venues in Midlothian.

You will take a person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based and creative approach, helping individuals build confidence and self-value, develop coping strategies and access appropriate support. You may also be involved in recruiting, supporting and supervising volunteers to help with the groups.

We are looking for someone with experience in developing and delivering group-based activities, knowledge of mental health and self-help strategies, alongside excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills.

The role will be primarily office-based, with regular travel required to community venues across Midlothian. Flexibility in working hours will also be important to ensure our services meet the needs of the people we support.

If you are passionate about mental health and wellbeing, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Krzysztof Nowak by email @ krzysztof.nowak@health-in-mind.org.uk

An application pack is available on our website: Health in Mind | 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: Monday 16th November 2026 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th November 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.