Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust are looking for an experienced and qualified Development Worker to lead, develop and implement (with support) our Mental Health and Wellbeing Project. The successful candidate would work with the F&BV CDT team to address a range of issues which have an impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people living within our communities. The post holder would provide support, advice and encourage local people to participate in (supported) 1:1 sessions, self-help groups, projects and initiatives.

The Development Worker will take a lead role. Using a person-centred approach to support individuals on a journey of self-help to improve their mental health and wellbeing. To enable people to achieve the outcomes they want, rather than outcomes defined or prescribed by others. It will be important for the Development Worker to encourage the inclusion of local people, local volunteers, who have lived experience to support the project.

The post holder will be supported (by the team, Trustees) to ensure that meaningful partnership working, networking, sign-posting services are enhanced and further developed locally. The successful candidate would need to understand the impact of health inequalities and have demonstrable skills in working with people to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. They will be confident in working with individuals, communities to understand local needs, issues.

F&BV CDT would welcome applications from individuals who are passionate, enthusiastic, and innovative. Who can recognise the exciting potential the mental health and wellbeing project offers the right candidate. Among other things, it is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop a range of support, activities, local resources and services for those who may be feeling lonely, isolated, who may be living in poverty, or be excluded from community life.

The successful applicant will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with the ability to connect quickly with the people F&BV supporting, advising, signposting, and developing services and resources locally. It is important that all people are treated respectfully and with dignity.

If you feel that you are the right person for the post, we will welcome your application.