Health in Mind
Health in Mind

Charity registered in Scotland SC004128

Health in Mind is a charity promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in Scotland.

Current vacancies

Peer Support Worker – Rapid Response

  • Part time
  • £26,026 pro-rata
  • On site: Dalkeith with travel throughout Midlothian
  • Closing 5th January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with lived or living experience in problematic drug and/or alcohol use and mental health difficulties to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing team. This role is funded by CORRA Improvement Fund.

We are recruiting Peer Support Worker to support the delivery of a Rapid Response Service in partnership with the Midlothian Substance Use Team. You will have lived experience in problematic drug and/or alcohol use and experience of delivering one to one support for people recovering from substance use and mental health difficulties.

Successful applicants will hold drop-ins and provide short-term, outcome focused one to one support to people who have overdosed or are at the high risk of it. The role will also require regular outreach work in community and co-facilitating SMART groups. You will work in a person centered and strength-based way appropriately using your lived experience to support others.

The successful applicant will work as part of the Recovery & Justice Support Team and the wider Midlothian Health in Mind Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services team, and support the promotion of all Health in Mind services.

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Development Worker - Midlothian Access Point & Guided Self-Help

  • Part time
  • £29,834 pro-rata
  • On site: Midlothian
  • Closing 12th January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team as a Development Worker.

Midlothian Access Point is dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals aged 18 to 65 who are registered with a GP in Midlothian. We provide a range of services including information, advice, referrals, and support to help our clients access the resources they need.

Within this role, you will be responsible for delivering individual assessments for the Midlothian Access Point. You will be required to deliver a set amount of individual assessments each week either in person, telephone or online.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for facilitating, developing, and delivering Guided Self Help sessions. Guided Self-Help is a one-to-one support service that guides people to access self-help materials. Sessions are delivered in person, online or over the phone. The service is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Counselling (IPC) and is for anyone aged 18 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression, stress or sleep problems.

They will work collaboratively with communities to provide tailored support, connect individuals to appropriate resources, and maintain a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of vulnerable groups.

If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!

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Self-Employed Counsellor

  • Part time
  • Sessional
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh and/or online (must reside in Scotland)
  • Closing 5th January 2026

Health in Mind offers a range of counselling services. We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Counsellor to join our team in a self-employed capacity. You will provide face-to-face and online one-to-one counselling individuals facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges across our five counselling services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver confidential counselling sessions tailored to client needs
  • Maintain accurate and timely client records
  • Work collaboratively and have good communication with the Counselling Team Leader and Administrator
  • Uphold ethical and professional standards in line with BACP guidelines

Requirements:

  • Recognised counselling qualification (Diploma or Masters Level)
  • Registration with COSCA, NCPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC or other relevant professional body
  • Experience working with diverse client groups, including people who have experiences of trauma
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Team Leader Midlothian Recovery & Justice Service

  • Full time
  • £31,690
  • On site: Scottish Borders and Midlothian
  • Closing 9th January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

We have an exciting leadership opportunity to join our South Services team as the Team Leader for the Scottish Borders Community Mental Health Team and the Midlothian Recovery and Justice Team. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of our community mental health and wellbeing services.

You should have experience in; leading and managing services, staff leadership and development, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing, working as part of a team, meeting funding targets, data analysis and reporting.

If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!

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