Activities Worker Level 1 (REC1964)

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 almost 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.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Activities Worker Level 1

Ref: REC1964

Location: The Hive, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Tipperlinn Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 5HF

Hours: 23.5 hrs per week

Salary: £26,228 per annum (pro rata) – £13.45 per hour (Salary scale 10)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

The Hive is an activity centre in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital providing coffee bar, activities, and events for all the in-patients of the hospital. The Hive is a fun lively unique place to work, we offer a welcoming space for patients away from the wards where they can relax and have a coffee or get involved in activities and social events e.g. music, art, clay modelling, knitting, yoga, walking groups, music jam, karaoke, parties, and much more.

Activity Workers are responsible in leading and encouraging patient involvement in activities in the Hive. They will also be expected to run groups, activities and events involving music, arts, crafts and physical activities, especially if you can offer a different skill than our current staff team.

The post will also involve promotional and administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will assist in the day to day running of the coffee bar, serving drinks, snacks, keeping coffee bar clean and tidy in line with food hygiene regulation.

The post requires flexibility in the hours that you are available to work as The Hive is open Tuesday to Saturday during the day and opening late on a Tuesday evening. This post will require you to work on Fridays and Saturdays.

If you have creative skills that you would like to share and have some experience of mental health, we would love to hear from you. This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

What we are looking for

Skills and experience running groups/activities in music or arts + crafts or fitness/sports - Essential

Experience in mental health field – Desirable

Basic knowledge and understanding of factors affecting mental health - Desirable

Experience in a coffee bar role or bar work - Desirable

Food hygiene certificate or willingness to complete training – Essential

Good Communication and interpersonal skills - Essential

IT Literate – Essential

Experience of using Canva and Microsoft Office suite – Desirable

Must be approachable, supportive and able to operate in a team – Essential

Experience of planning events and activities - Desirable

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 8th July 2026 5pm.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Julie McPherson Team Leader, 0131 537 6256 or julie.mcpherson@samh.org.uk

To apply and for further information please visit; https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible

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