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A degree in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker is essential a Diploma in Social Work with SSSC registration as a social worker is an acceptable alternative. A mental health officer qualification is desirable for this post however is not essential.

Mental Health Team

The essential qualifications for a Social Worker within the Mental Health Team are a degree in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker is essential a Diploma in Social Work with SSSC registration as a social worker is an acceptable alternative.

The mental health team is based within joint mental health and substance use services in ‘number 11’ St Andrew Street, Dalkeith. Social workers and mental health officers are co-located with psychiatry, psychology, nursing and occupational therapy colleagues. It is also located with justice and third sector services. Integration is a strong focus for all professionals and there is considerable joint working between the teams.

The mental health social worker role involves the assessment and care management of people who have been diagnosed with a severe and enduring mental health condition. There is significant face to face contact with service users, carers and other professionals. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, have some experience of working with this service user group and knowledge of the complexities and difficulties faced. The social work team is made up of 5 mental health officers and 2 social workers, one of whom is shortly going on maternity leave. The successful candidate will be working with a very supportive and cohesive social work team. There is some scope to look at working from home where appropriate.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 17th December 2023

INTERVIEW DATE - TBC

Job Advert

Position Title: Mental Health Officer/Social Worker

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Working from Home: Hybrid

Location: Number 11

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 31/01/2025

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £40,349.75 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Children and Protected Adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

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