Change Mental Health
Change Mental Health

Charity registered in Scotland SC013649

Change Mental Health is a national charity that works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of people affected by serious mental illness. This includes those who are family members, carers and supporters. We do this through our direct services and through campaigning, education and the provision of information.

Current vacancies

Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

  • Part time
  • £24,521 pro-rata
  • On site: Murray House, 62 High Street, Invergordon
  • Closing 18th September 2026

Change Mental Health is looking for two Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners to join our community-based Hub in Invergordon.

Our Hub provides a welcoming, non-clinical space where people can connect with others, build confidence and resilience, and improve their mental health and wellbeing through group activities, peer support and recovery-focused opportunities.

About the role

You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the Hub, working directly with people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness.

Your work will include facilitating groups and wellbeing activities, providing person-centred 1:1 support, helping people develop achievable goals and personal plans, and connecting people with wider community support. You’ll also build relationships with local organisations and help make sure everyone accessing the Hub feels respected, included and heard.

We’re looking for someone who can build positive relationships, work confidently both independently and as part of a team, and bring an empathetic, strengths-based and recovery-focused approach to their work.

Essential

  • Experience of facilitating groups or community-based mental health activities.
  • Experience providing structured 1:1 support.
  • Ability to build positive, professional relationships with people accessing support.
  • Willingness to work towards an SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) and SSSC registration, if required.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of local community resources, services and support networks.
  • Experience supporting people affected by trauma, social isolation or complex life circumstances.

The role is typically worked Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am–4pm, and Thursday, 10am–3.30pm, with some flexibility occasionally required to meet service needs.

If you’re passionate about helping people strengthen their wellbeing, connections and confidence within their own community, we’d love to hear from you

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Senior Practitioner

  • Part time
  • £27,585 pro-rata
  • On site: Murray House, 62 High Street, Invergordon
  • Closing 18th September 2026

Change Mental Health is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our team in Invergordon, supporting people through both our community Hub and Outreach services.

You’ll combine direct mental health support with day-to-day guidance and supervision for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners. You won’t hold overall management responsibility for the service, but you’ll be an experienced point of contact for colleagues and help maintain consistently high-quality, person-centred practice.

About the role

You’ll work directly with people experiencing mental illness, helping them build confidence, resilience and greater independence.

The role includes structured 1:1 support, group activities, personal and outcome-focused planning, community engagement and outreach support. You’ll also provide guidance and supervision to colleagues, support reflective practice and contribute to the continued development of our services.

Essential

  • Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support.
  • Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and developing or reviewing personal plans.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive professional relationships.
  • Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
  • SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
  • SSSC registration, or willingness to register within the required timescale.

Desirable

  • Experience providing guidance, support or supervision to staff.
  • Experience working within a registered service and meeting SSSC requirements.
  • Experience facilitating groups or community-based mental health activities.
  • Knowledge of local services, referral pathways and community supports.

The post is typically worked Tuesday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, with some flexibility occasionally required to meet service needs.

What we offer

  • 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
  • Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
  • Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
  • Professional development, including funded opportunities
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including legal, financial and medical support
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • A supportive approach to flexible working and work-life balance

If you’re an experienced practitioner who enjoys supporting both people accessing services and the colleagues around you, we’d love to hear from you.

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Team Lead

  • Part time
  • £29,176 pro-rata
  • On site: Golspie, Invergordon or Fort William
  • Closing 18th September 2026

Change Mental Health is looking for a Team Lead to support the delivery of our community mental health services across Highland.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining day-to-day team management with direct mental health practice. You’ll lead and support staff across our Hub and Outreach services, helping ensure people receive consistent, high-quality and person-centred support.

About the role

You’ll manage staff and service delivery, provide regular supervision and work reviews, oversee referrals and caseload allocation, and help your team develop their practice.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you’ll maintain a small caseload where appropriate and remain involved in 1:1 support, group activities and community-based mental health work. You’ll also work closely with local partners, identify opportunities for service improvement and use outcome information to help demonstrate the impact of our work.

Essential

  • Experience working in community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health services.
  • Experience supporting, supervising and providing guidance to staff.
  • Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and outcome-focused planning.
  • Experience facilitating groups or community-based activities.
  • Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
  • SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
  • SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of local community services, referral pathways and support networks.
  • Experience supporting people experiencing trauma, isolation or complex circumstances.
  • Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches and relevant Scottish health and social care policy.

What we offer

  • 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
  • Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
  • Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
  • Professional development, including funded opportunities
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Support for flexible working and work-life balance

The role is typically worked Tuesday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, although some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota.

If you’re an experienced mental health practitioner ready to lead and develop others while staying connected to frontline practice, we’d love to hear from you.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Employability)

  • Full time or Part time
  • £24,521
  • On site: Dumfries & Galloway
  • Closing 18th September 2026

Change Mental Health is looking for four Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners to join our employability-focused services in Dumfries & Galloway.

You’ll support people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness to build confidence, resilience and practical skills, helping them move towards volunteering, further education and employment while improving their wider mental health and wellbeing.

About the role

You’ll work directly with people through a mix of 1:1 support, group activities and community engagement, helping individuals identify achievable goals and develop personal plans that reflect what matters to them.

You’ll help create welcoming and inclusive environments, build connections with community organisations and local services, and support people to develop the confidence, skills and strategies they need to take their next steps.

We’re recruiting to:

  • Three full-time posts – 35 hours per week
  • One part-time post – 21 hours per week

Our services operate across Dumfries & Galloway, so flexibility to travel within the region is important. One of the full-time posts will have a particular requirement to work flexibly across different locations, and applicants should be comfortable with community-based working and travel as service needs require.

Essential

  • Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based support.
  • Experience providing structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships.
  • Ability to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a team.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice.
  • Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
  • SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
  • SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.

Desirable

  • Experience supporting people to develop employability skills or progress towards volunteering, education or employment.
  • Knowledge of local community resources, services and referral pathways.
  • Experience supporting people affected by trauma, social isolation or complex circumstances.

What we offer

  • 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
  • Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
  • Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
  • Professional development, including funded opportunities
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Support for flexible working and work-life balance

Hours are typically worked Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, although occasional evening or weekend working may be required.

If you’re passionate about mental health and helping people build the confidence and skills to move towards their goals, we’d love to hear from you.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Hub Based)

  • Part time
  • £24,521 pro-rata
  • On site: Castle Douglas
  • Closing 18th September 2026

Change Mental Health is looking for a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to join our community-based services in Dumfries & Galloway.

You’ll support people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness to build confidence, resilience and stronger connections within their community, providing practical, person-centred support focused on what matters to each individual.

About the role

You’ll work directly with people through a mix of 1:1 support, group activities and community engagement, helping individuals identify achievable goals, develop personal plans and build practical strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing.

You’ll help create a welcoming and inclusive environment, encourage peer and community connections, and work with local organisations and services to make sure people can access the right support and opportunities.

Essential

  • Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based sessions.
  • Experience providing structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships.
  • Ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice.
  • Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
  • SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
  • SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.

Desirable

  • Experience supporting people affected by mental health issues.
  • Knowledge of local community resources, services and referral pathways.
  • Experience supporting people affected by trauma, social isolation or complex circumstances.

What we offer

  • 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
  • Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
  • Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
  • Professional development, including funded opportunities
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Support for flexible working and work-life balance

The role is typically worked across weekdays between 9am and 5pm, with occasional evening or weekend working depending on service needs.

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Senior Practitioner

  • Part time
  • £27,585 pro-rata
  • On site: Fife (region wide, community-based outreach role)
  • Closing 29th September 2026

Help people feel heard, understood and more confident in managing their mental health

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Hearing Voices Early Intervention and Self-Management Service in Fife.

You’ll support people who experience psychosis, voices, intrusive thoughts or sensory disturbances, helping them build confidence, develop practical coping strategies and work towards goals that matter to them.

Alongside direct 1:1, outreach and group support, you’ll be an experienced point of contact for colleagues, providing day-to-day guidance, supervision and support when situations are more complex.

This is a hands-on senior role rather than overall service management, so you’ll remain closely involved in supporting people while helping the wider team deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting people within mental health, community or recovery-focused services.

• Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal support plans.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and professional judgement.

• An understanding of risk, safeguarding and safe decision-making.

• A trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach.

• An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare (Adults), equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards one if required.

• SSSC registration, or willingness to register within six months.

Experience supporting or supervising colleagues, facilitating groups, or working within a registered service would be particularly welcome.

About us

Change Mental Health is a national mental health charity supporting people across Scotland.

Our Fife services provide practical, non-clinical support that helps people improve their wellbeing, build resilience and feel more connected to their communities.

If you’re an experienced practitioner looking to take on more responsibility while staying close to frontline support, we’d love to hear from you.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach)

  • Part time
  • £25,994 pro-rata
  • On site: Fife
  • Closing 18th September 2026

Change Mental Health is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) to join our Fife Services team.

This is a community-based role supporting adults affected by mental illness to build confidence, resilience and greater independence. You’ll work primarily one-to-one with people in their own homes and communities, with opportunities to contribute to our Hub-based services where needed.

About the role

You’ll provide practical and emotional support tailored to each person, helping them identify goals, develop personal plans and build strategies to self-manage their mental health and wellbeing.

You’ll connect people with community opportunities and wider services, work collaboratively with local partners, and ensure safeguarding or wellbeing concerns are identified and responded to appropriately.

You’ll be part of a supportive team while managing your own workload and building positive, professional relationships with the people you support.

Essential

  • Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support.
  • Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans.
  • Experience of supporting unpaid carers, with an understanding of the emotional, practical and mental health challenges they may face, and the ability to provide person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, resilience and access to appropriate services.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively and contribute positively to a team.
  • Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
  • Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice.
  • SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this.
  • SSSC registration, or willingness to register within six months.

Desirable

  • Experience facilitating groups, peer-support or community activities.
  • Knowledge of local community services and referral pathways.
  • Experience supporting people affected by trauma, isolation or complex circumstances.
  • Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches or Scottish health and social care policy.

What we offer

  • 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
  • Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
  • Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
  • Professional development, including funded opportunities
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Support for flexible working and work-life balance

Hours are typically worked Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, although occasional evening and weekend working may be required.

If you’re passionate about helping people live well in their communities and build greater confidence and independence, we’d love to hear from you.

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Community Link Worker

  • Part time
  • £24,521 pro-rata
  • On site: Nairn, Highland
  • Closing 9th October 2026

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health.

The Community Link Worker service collaborates with selected GP surgeries, supporting adults over the age of 18 through social prescribing. Referrals are received from the GP to our Community Link Workers when there might be a concern caused by social factors, rather than a medical problem. The service focuses on improving health outcomes for people experiencing stressors in their lives due to social problems, which could lead to poor mental health.

As a Community Link Worker, you will work directly with people referred to the Community Link Worker Service from their GP Practice who require immediate or on-going emotional, practical or vocational support in order to deliver the best possible health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team building positive working relationships
  • Work closely with colleagues in Primary Care
  • Coordinate and refer service users to resources in the local community and to statutory and non-statutory services as appropriate
  • In partnership with service users, design, implement, and review outcome focussed development plans to enable service users to achieve their identified goals
  • Employ a number of appropriate intervention strategies including positive communication skills
  • Ensure ongoing risk assessment is integral to my practice to ensure the wellbeing of service users
  • Utilise group work skills which bring people together in a safe environment
  • Awareness of appropriate professional boundaries including confidentiality
  • Understanding of the requirements of Health and Safety in the workplace and follow Change Mental Health policies
  • Ensure that careful and ongoing review systems are in place and maintained

Essential Criteria:

  • Educated to SVQ level 2 or have relevant experience working in health and social care
  • Able to plan and prioritise workload
  • Professional self-awareness and able to seek support and advice from my line manager appropriately and participate in supervision and support meetings positively
  • Able to liaise confidently with statutory and non-statutory agencies
  • Empathetic
  • My personal and professional value base is consistent with the aims and objectives of Change Mental Health
  • Demonstrate genuine regard for service users and their families
  • Have good I.T. skills and can produce accurate case notes
  • I am enthusiastic to develop my knowledge and skills
  • Full, clean, driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience of working with people affected by mental or physical health issues
  • Experience of community-development work
  • Experience of working in a SSSC Registered Service
  • A learning and development portfolio which evidences my skills and knowledge

What we offer

  • 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
  • Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
  • Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
  • Professional development, including funded opportunities
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Support for flexible working and work-life balance

If you’re passionate about mental health and helping people build the confidence and skills to move towards their goals, we’d love to hear from you.

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