Mental Health Support Worker

Join Our Team – Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Ukrainian Young People. Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want to be part of an innovative partnership supporting Ukrainian young people to thrive in their new communities? U-evolve and The Junction are delighted to be recruiting for two exciting new roles as part of a partnership project providing dedicated mental health and wellbeing support for Ukrainian young people aged 12–21 living in Edinburgh.

Together, our organisations bring over 30 years of experience supporting young people's mental health across the city. Through this new programme, we will deliver accessible, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support that helps Ukrainian young people build resilience, improve their mental health and wellbeing, strengthen social connections and access the support they need.

Working closely with Ukrainian communities, local organisations and young people themselves, this project will combine individual and group wellbeing support with community engagement and service development to ensure support is shaped by the voices and experiences of the young people it serves.

The Mental Health Support Worker will provide direct mental health and wellbeing support to Ukrainian young people through one-to-one and group interventions, helping them develop resilience, confidence and positive coping strategies. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will build trusted relationships with young people, deliver evidence-informed interventions and contribute to a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where young people feel heard, supported and empowered.

You’ll have experience supporting young people's mental health, a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding and be passionate about helping young people achieve positive mental health outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

• Compassionate, motivated and collaborative people who believe every young person deserves access to high-quality mental health support.
• Successful candidates will be passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people and committed to delivering inclusive, culturally responsive services.
• Empathetic, approachable and reflective, with excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and lived experience or a strong understanding of Ukrainian culture and community needs is essential for both roles.
• Experience working with young people, knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding and professional boundaries, and a commitment to working collaboratively with young people, communities and partner organisations.

Why join us?

At U-evolve and The Junction, you’ll become part of two organisations committed to improving young people’s mental health through compassionate, evidence-informed, collaborative and person-centred support. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Ukrainian young people, help shape an innovative new service from the beginning, work within a supportive and collaborative partnership, receive regular supervision, reflective practice and opportunities for professional development, and be part of organisations that value kindness, inclusion, collaboration and learning.

Benefits:

• Competitive holiday package
• Flexible working patterns
• Competitive Pension
• Positive supportive working environment which promotes learning and development