Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner – The Nook from SAMH

Location – Marischal Square, Aberdeen

Salary – £26,965 – £27,965

Be part of something life-changing

The Nook from SAMH is a bold new model - a national network of walk-in mental health and wellbeing hubs open seven days a week which will offer mental health and wellbeing support in a safe, stigma free environment. We are now looking for Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners to be at the heart of The Nook’s vision in Aberdeen, opening Summer 2026, the second of our national network of Nooks.

As a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll provide non-clinical, practical, and emotional support to individuals and groups, helping them build resilience and develop effective coping strategies. This is a brand-new team of six practitioners each with a core skill set and individual specialisms.

No two days will be the same, and this role involves welcoming visitors to the Nook and helping create a safe, inclusive environment. It includes delivering non-clinical therapeutic activities in one-to-one and group settings, supporting priority groups, assisting with community outreach, and signposting individuals to local resources. The role also requires maintaining accurate records, following safeguarding standards, and supporting and mentoring volunteers.

We are looking for compassionate and person-centred individuals with

• Experience supporting people with mental health challenges.

• Skilled in delivering therapeutic approaches or psychological interventions.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of mental health, suicide prevention, and wellbeing.

• Ability to work and respond effectively in a dynamic, changeable team environment.

• Excellent digital literacy (including Microsoft 365, smart devices, data systems).

It would be great if you had these skills, but not essential for you to apply

• Supporting young people or their caregivers with mental health challenges.

• Working in a community engagement setting.

• Supporting people with mental health from groups who may face additional barriers. This could include those with neurodevelopmental conditions, addiction or substance use, minority ethnic groups, and older adults.

Interested? Join us in facilitating a new standard for mental health support.

To apply, please send a tailored CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages), outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying.