Mental Health Support Worker Jobs in Edinburgh Park EH12 | Immediate Start & Flexible Shifts
Staffing Service is urgently recruiting compassionate and experienced Mental Health Support Workers for immediate temporary-to-permanent placements in Edinburgh Park EH12. Enjoy competitive pay, weekly payroll, and a supportive agency dedicated to your career in healthcare.
Job Description: Mental Health Support Worker
Staffing Service is partnering with leading healthcare providers, supported living facilities, and NHS-affiliated services in the Edinburgh Park EH12 area to recruit dedicated Mental Health Support Workers. This is a pivotal role offering an immediate start for those wanting to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges, learning disabilities, or complex needs.
Unlike generic job boards, we provide a personalised service. Our specialist consultants understand the local healthcare landscape, from acute inpatient units to community outreach in Corstorphine and South Gyle. We ensure you are matched with a setting that aligns with your skills and career aspirations, providing ongoing support throughout your assignment. For insights into how leading agencies ensure quality matches, explore our guide on strategic hiring for 2026.
The Opportunity at a Glance:
- Role: Provide essential emotional, practical, and social support to service users.
- Setting: Various environments including residential homes, community centres, and hospital settings in Edinburgh Park.
- Goal: To promote independence, recovery, and well-being within a person-centred framework.
- Agency Support: You are not alone. We handle payroll, compliance, and act as your advocate with the employer.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties
Direct Client Support
- Building trusting, professional relationships with service users, promoting dignity and respect at all times.
- Supporting individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and medication administration (with appropriate training).
- Implementing and contributing to personalised care and support plans, documenting progress accurately.
- Facilitating social, educational, and recreational activities to enhance life skills and community integration.
Crisis & Team Collaboration
- Recognising signs of distress and implementing de-escalation techniques calmly and effectively.
- Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists.
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for all service users and staff.
- Attending team meetings, handovers, and participating in training and supervision sessions.
These responsibilities require empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills. Successful candidates often have backgrounds in similar support worker roles, nursing, or social care.
Essential Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months of paid or voluntary experience in a Mental Health Support Worker role, healthcare assistant, or similar caring capacity.
- A genuine passion for supporting individuals with mental health needs and a strong commitment to a person-centred approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, factual notes.
- Right to work in the UK indefinitely, with ID and proof of address in the Edinburgh or Lothian region.
A Day in the Life: The Realities of Support Work
Considering a career in mental health support? This insightful video sheds light on the vital role support workers play and the skills needed to succeed.
Understanding the day-to-day reality helps ensure this is the right career path for you. For more on building a resilient workforce, see our resource on modern staff augmentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Shifts are highly variable to meet 24/7 care needs. Common patterns include:
- Long Days: 07:00 - 20:00 or 20:00 - 07:00 (nights).
- Early/Late Shifts: 07:00 - 15:00 & 14:00 - 22:00.
- Weekends & Bank Holidays: Often required, typically with enhanced pay rates.
We discuss your availability during registration to match you with suitable assignments. Flexibility often leads to more hours.
Yes, absolutely. Many candidates apply before obtaining their PVG Scheme Record. We consider your application based on experience and references. If you are a strong candidate, we will make a conditional job offer and guide you through the PVG application process immediately. Please note, you cannot start working directly with vulnerable groups until the PVG clearance is confirmed.
We operate a transparent and reliable payroll system:
- Weekly Pay: You are paid every Friday for the previous week's work.
- Holiday Pay: You accrue paid holiday entitlement on every hour worked, in line with UK law. This can be paid weekly or saved.
- Timesheets: Submitted digitally via our app or portal for quick approval.
- Payslips: Detailed electronic payslips are provided every payday.
This role is a fantastic foundation for a long-term career in health and social care. With experience, you could progress to:
- Senior Support Worker / Team Lead: Taking on supervisory responsibilities.
- Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner: With further training and qualifications.
- Specialist Roles: In areas like forensic mental health, crisis intervention, or drug & alcohol services.
- Permanent Contracts: Many of our temporary assignments lead to permanent job offers from the client.
We support your growth and can advise on training courses. Discover more about strategic career development in our guide on mastering hiring strategy.
Salary, Benefits & Why Choose Staffing Service
We offer more than just a job; we offer a supportive partnership for your healthcare career in Edinburgh.
Financial & Practical Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Rates: £13.50 - £16.50 per hour, with enhanced rates for nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay: Never wait for your money. Accrue holiday pay on every hour worked.
- Free Uniform & DBS/PVG Support: We cover the cost of your initial uniform and contribute to the cost of your essential background checks.
- Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment pension scheme available.
Career & Wellbeing Support
- Dedicated Consultant: A single point of contact who knows you and fights for your best interests.
- Flexible Shifts: Choose full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc shifts to fit your life. Perfect for students or those with other commitments.
- Training & Upskilling: Access to discounted and sometimes free mandatory and specialist training courses.
- 24/7 Support Line: You are supported around the clock, not just during office hours.
Our approach is informed by industry best practices, detailed in resources like our analysis of in-house vs. agency staffing costs.
Apply Now
This Mental Health Support Worker role in Edinburgh Park EH12 is interviewing now. Submit your details for a fast-track application.
Prefer email? If you are interested email your cv and info to [email protected]
Other Urgent Roles in Edinburgh
We also frequently recruit for Courier Driver and Van Driver roles across the Lothians. View all immediate start jobs.
Explore Staffing Service
Your local partner for flexible employment and strategic hiring in Edinburgh.
Make a Difference in Edinburgh Park. Start Next Week.
Don't miss this opportunity to join a rewarding field where your empathy and skills are valued daily. Our team is ready to guide you from application to your first shift.
Email Directly: If you are interested email your cv and info to [email protected]
Staffing Service – Edinburgh
Specialist recruitment agency providing Mental Health Support Workers, Admin Assistant professionals, and flexible staffing solutions to businesses across Edinburgh Park EH12 and the Lothians.
Contact Details
Phone: +44 20 7123 9330
Email: [email protected]
Location: Serving Edinburgh Park EH12, Gyle, Corstorphine, and surrounding postcodes.
Compliance & Ethics
Staffing Service is an equal opportunities employer and recruitment agency. We are committed to the highest standards of safety and compliance in line with the Health and Social Care Standards. All healthcare roles require satisfactory background checks.
© 2026 Staffing Service. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy