Facilitation Worker

For Scotland's Mental Health

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland's national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for over 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

Post:
Facilitation Worker

Location:
Aberdeen

Hours:
Full & Part time Hours

Salary: £26,228 - £26,228 pro rata (£13.45 per hour) (Salary point 13-19)

Contract:
Fixed Term to 31st March 2027

Summary about the role

The New Scots Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is a recovery-focused service built on the principles of social inclusion, empowerment, and person-centred support. The service aims to improve the mental health, wellbeing, and resilience of New Scots by facilitating access to community resources, reducing isolation, and supporting individuals to build meaningful connections and naturally occurring support networks within their local communities.

The service provides support within The Nook
, our national network of drop in community mental health and wellbeing hubs,and through outreach activity across Aberdeen, ensuring that New Scots can access practical, emotional, and wellbeing support in environments that are welcoming, accessible, and culturally sensitive. Working alongside community partners and local services, the team helps individuals overcome barriers to participation, access appropriate mental health support, develop confidence, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

You will work with people on both an individual and group basis, supporting them to identify and achieve their personal goals and aspirations. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of New Scots who may be experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, social isolation, or difficulties adjusting to life in a new country. Through a strengths-based and recovery-focused approach, you will help people improve their wellbeing, develop resilience, and become active participants in their communities.

You must be an effective communicator, highly motivated, culturally aware, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy while building positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of seeking asylum, refugee resettlement, migration, or the challenges faced by New Scots. We recognise the value that lived experience brings to supporting others and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We are seeking highly motivated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about improving the mental health, wellbeing, and social inclusion of New Scots, including refugees, people seeking asylum, and other migrant communities.

The service operates primarily between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. There may be occasional requirements to work outside these hours to support community activities or events, which will always be planned in advance.

The role will primarily be based in our Aberdeen Nook (Marischal Square, Aberdeen, AB10 1BA
); however, regular travel throughout Aberdeen may be required to meet individuals and groups in community…