Support & Development Worker – Scottish Borders CMHWT (closing Tuesday 26 May)

Salary: Point 27 – £27,285

Hours: 36.25 hours (full time)

Location: Community based around the Scottish Borders (travel required), with some work based from our Galashiels office

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate person to join our Borders team as a Support and Development Worker. You will work alongside the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Manager and the Borders Team to develop and deliver individual one-to-one support mental health support sessions to people across the Scottish Borders.

You will also hold a caseload of people that you will support on a 1:1 basis to identify their strengths, work towards their goals and realize their potential. Support may include, confidence building, identifying self-management techniques, access and signposting to other support, goal setting and planning. We are seeking an experienced Support and Development Worker, confident in delivering support to people who have challenges around trauma, recovery and mental health.

Regular administrative tasks are required for this role, such as completing case notes, risk assessments and outcome measures. This will include maintaining records in accordance with data protection and use of Microsoft and other IT programs.

You will maintain positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, key partners, and relevant professionals. Attendance at the Scottish Borders Mental Health Information Stations are also a part of this role, supporting people in the community to access advice and support around their mental health and wellbeing.

If you have experience of supporting people to improve their mental health and wellbeing, or personal experience of managing your own mental health, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a community outreach post and travel is required across the Scottish Borders as part of the role. A good understanding of the locality and community is desirable, applicants with a driving licence and access to a car are preferred.

Application Notes

• Closing date: Tuesday 29 May 2026 (9am)
• Interview date: Tuesday 9 June 2026
• Completed applications should be submitted to: recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk. Please see application pack for further instructions. Please note we do not accept CVs.
• If you have difficulties accessing the pack please contact the Recruitment Team, on 0131 225 8508 or email recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk.
• For further information contact Kerry Girdwood on 0131 225 8508 or kerry.girdwood@health-in-mind.org.uk