Resource Centre Project Worker, Dumfries and Annan
Post: Project Worker
Location: Dumfries and AnnanSalary: £23,690 pro rata per annum
Hours: Full-time (35 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Midday, 30th July 2025
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated, so please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.
About the role
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing incredible person-centred support across the nation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathic person with a passion for supporting people living with mental illness and poor mental health to join Change Mental Health and help us continue to deliver excellent mental health services across Dumfries and Galloway.
Our Resource Centres in Dumfries and Annan are two of five centres in Dumfries and Galloway. It serves as a safe space for individuals affected by serious mental illnesses to engage in various activities, develop social and recreational skills and connect with their communities. Support includes personal development plans focused on meaningful outcomes.
As a Project Worker at Change Mental Health, you will play a key role in supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental illness. Your work will involve creating a safe and welcoming environment where people can build confidence, develop social skills, and engage in meaningful activities.
You will provide emotional and practical support, help individuals set and achieve personal goals, and contribute to the development of tailored support plans. Working closely with colleagues and external partners, you will identify opportunities to enhance the service and ensure the best possible outcomes for those we support.
Professionalism, strong communication skills and a commitment to person-centered care are essential in this role.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who believes in the power of people to be able to change the world. Someone who is passionate about changing people’s lives for the better and facilitating others to be all they can be.
We are looking for someone who:
* Can build strong and purposeful relationships.
* Is empathic, understanding and has a sense of humour.
* Is ambitious about what they, their team and the organisation can be and can do. Someone who wants to make things better!
* Educated to SVQ level 2 or have relevant experience working in health and social care
* Has valid driving license.
The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.
If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please reach out to John Scott at John.Scott@changemh.org .
* Professional development including funded opportunities.
* A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
* A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
* 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
* Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
#J-18808-Ljbffr