We are excited to invite applications from experienced practitioners to apply to join our team. We are seeking applications from people who have considerable and demonstrable experience of providing a holistic, therapeutic solution focused interventions and ongoing support to people experiencing emotional distress, and reduced mental wellbeing as a result of, for example, anxiety disorders, low mood / depression, stress. The postholder will work across a range of our services, therefore must be adaptable and have excellent time management and organisational skills.

If you are an experienced partitioner who can demonstrate your knowledge and skills and using your excellent communication skills and mature attitude to support people to achieve their identified outcomes and will provide a first-class service to our clients, then we would love to hear from you. If you have experience of delivering training that would be advantageous.

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

Change Mental Health is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) to join our Central 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.
• 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.

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.