Project Worker; Mental Health & Wellbeing Service
Job in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh
This post sits within Link Living's HoME service, which provides intensive housing management support to Link Housing Association tenants at risk of losing their tenancies. The work centres on one-to-one practical and emotional support, helping tenants keep their homes in order while working alongside Housing Officers and the wider Mental Health & Wellbeing Services team. It is a trauma-informed role with a high level of multiagency working, 21 hours a week over three days, and travel across the wider Edinburgh area.
Own vehicle and a full driving licence are essential.
- Provide individually tailored one-to-one practical and emotional support
- Help tenants maintain their homes and address tenancy difficulties
- Focus on the safety and wellbeing of clients in a supportive environment
- Work closely with Housing Officers and the Mental Health & Wellbeing Services team
- Work with a range of agencies to support clients
- Build relationships and partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations
- Good standard of general education
- Experience supporting clients with a range of issues and complex needs
- Understanding of the challenges faced by people with complex needs
- Knowledge of grants and resources for people on low incomes
- Strong grasp of the skills needed to live independently
- Excellent written, verbal and digital communication
- Comfortable using IT systems, including online client management platforms
- Building meaningful relationships with partner organisations
- Adaptability
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle
- PVG membership, with no barring for work with children or protected adults
- Non-judgemental mindset and commitment to diversity
- Proactive team player who works openly and honestly
- Managing own workload and prioritising effectively
- Welcomes feedback and reflective practice
- 35 days' holiday a year including public holidays, pro rata, rising by 3 days after 3 years' service
- Annual salary review with scope for performance-related increases and discretionary pay awards
- Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
- Paid SVQ qualifications and learning and development
- Funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
- Defined contribution pension with generous employer contributions and salary exchange
- Life assurance, healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme and car leasing scheme
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