Job Description

Salary:

29,834 pro-rata - fixed point 30

Hours

: 14.5 hours a week

Location:

Midlothian

Contract:

Fixed Term until March 2027 with possible extension dependent on continued funding

Responsible to:

Team Leader MAP & GSH


We have an exciting opportunity to join the Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team as a Development Worker.


Midlothian Access Point is dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals aged 18 to 65 who are registered with a GP in Midlothian. We provide a range of services including information, advice, referrals, and support to help our clients access the resources they need.


Within this role, you will be responsible for delivering individual assessments for the Midlothian Access Point. You will be required to deliver a set amount of individual assessments each week either in person, telephone or online.


The successful candidate will have responsibility for facilitating, developing, and delivering Guided Self Help sessions. Guided Self-Help is a one-to-one support service that guides people to access self-help materials. Sessions are delivered in person, online or over the phone. The service is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Counselling (IPC) and is for anyone aged 18 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression, stress or sleep problems.


They will work collaboratively with communities to provide tailored support, connect individuals to appropriate resources, and maintain a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of vulnerable groups.


If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we'd love to hear from you!


An application pack is available below. 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 please contact Candace Higgins, Senior Services Manager on

0131 225 8508

or email candace.higgins@health-in-mind.org.uk

Closing date:

Monday 12 January 2026 (9am)

Interview date

: Tuesday 29 January 2026


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