Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Peer) – Penumbra 365
- Full time
- £26,227
- On site: Aberdeen
- Closing 1st November 2026
- Advertised from 16th October 2026
- 37.5 hours p/w – Permanent
Role
If you’re looking for a rewarding career and to work within an inspirational team that really does make a difference, this is your opportunity to join us.
Our Penumbra 365 Service in Aberdeen will be a single point of access for people aged over 18 who are seeking mental health, wellbeing or distress support. From reaching out to our Welcome Team, people will be given the time and space to explore options that best fit their needs; there is no wrong door.
Working within a vibrant team, you will deliver a range of supportive interventions, including relational signposting, 1:1 coaching, specialised distress management planning and Workshops on Wellbeing. Drawing on your local knowledge, strong communication skills and flexibility, you will actively seek opportunities to promote the service to all communities across the City.
As a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, you truly will have the ability to make a difference to people’s lives every day. You will support and enable people to achieve their goals and maximise their potential and maintain a meaningful and fulfilling life in the community. With passion, and compassion, you will bring creativity and positivity to finding ways to empower people.
We want you to grow and thrive! We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.
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Top job! Finance Manager
- Full time or Part time
- up to £60,907
- Hybrid: Thistle House, Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd October 2026
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting our mission to protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.
As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person centred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values driven organisation with a strong public service ethos.
About the Role
The Finance Manager is the most senior finance professional within the Commission, responsible for delivering robust financial management, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, and strategic financial advice. You will oversee an annual budget of approximately £7m and act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for all financial matters.
Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:
- Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
- Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
- Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
- Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
- Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
- Procurement compliance and value for money
- Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government (Oracle)
This role offers significant autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape financial stewardship across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
- Significant experience in public sector financial management
- Strong knowledge of the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) and Scottish Government Pay Policy
- Experience managing payroll and related processes
- Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
- The ability to work independently across a wide remit
- A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement
- People management experience and familiarity with Scottish Government shared services (Oracle) is desirable.
What We Offer
- Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week (0.6 FTE).
- Hybrid working
- Modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
- Generous annual leave and NHS pension
- Supportive, inclusive organisational culture
- Opportunities for professional development
- A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland
- An organisation which is keen to continue to adapt and transform to meet the needs of the people it serves
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Hub-based)
- Full time
- £24,521
- On site: Dumfries and Annan
- Closing 28th October 2026
About the Project/Service
As a Practitioner, you will play an active role in delivering community based mental health supports. You will contribute to multiple projects by helping create environments where people feel respected, included, and supported, and where they can engage in meaningful activities that will improve their mental health.
Change Mental Health offers a community-based Hubs in Dumfries and Annan providing non-clinical, person-centred support in a welcoming environment where people can take part in group activities, peer support and recovery-focused opportunities. The Hub supports people to build social connections, develop knowledge, skills, confidence and resilience, and improve their mental health and wellbeing. Activities include art, music, walking, wellbeing sessions and confidence building opportunities. The Hubs also deliver specialist projects such as Carers Support and links to employability support as part of its wider commitment to early intervention, prevention and community mental health support
Purpose of the Role
The postholder will deliver high-quality, non-clinical, person-centred support that improves mental health and wellbeing, reduces isolation, and builds knowledge, skills, resilience and confidence for people accessing the Hub. As a Practitioner, you will take a primary role in ensuring the efficient and effective daily running of the Hub, providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where people feel believed, respected and heard.
As a Change Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness. You will empower people to self-manage their mental health and wellbeing, build confidence and resilience, make achievable goals, and strengthen their connection to peers and their local community.
The role includes facilitating group activities, offering 1:1 support to help people engage, undertaking community engagement, and delivering early intervention and prevention-focused support. You will support people to develop and review meaningful, achievable personal plans, and work alongside them to build practical tools and strategies that support mental, physical, social, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Working closely with colleagues, partners and communities, you will contribute to creating an environment where people feel safe and accepted, connected to others, and hopeful for the future. You will adhere to and role model the values of Change Mental Health.
Disclosure & Barring Check: This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with vulnerable adults.
Team Lead
- Part time
- £29,176 pro-rata
- On site: Central – covering Fife and Perth & Kinross
- Closing 26th October 2026
Change Mental Health is looking for a Team Lead to support the delivery of our community mental health and Carers Services across Fife and Perth & Kinross.
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 services, with particular operational responsibility for our Carers Services, helping unpaid carers of people experiencing mental ill health to maintain their own wellbeing and sustain their caring role.
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 work closely with statutory and third-sector partners, strengthen local referral pathways and use outcome information to help demonstrate impact and improve services.
Our Carers Services provide early intervention, personalised support, peer connection, information and advice, and preventative support to unpaid carers across Fife and Perth & Kinross.
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, peer-support activities or community-based mental health sessions.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
- Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
- SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this if required.
- SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car, with the ability to travel regularly across Fife and Perth & Kinross
Desirable
- Experience supporting unpaid carers, or a strong understanding of the impact of caring for someone experiencing mental ill health.
- 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 Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, within the contracted 28 hours, 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 helping strengthen support for unpaid carers, we’d love to hear from you.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner
- Part time
- £24,521 pro-rata
- On site: Castle Douglas
- Closing 23rd October 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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