Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Social Worker/Mental Health Officer, Perth PKC
£45, - £49,
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD
An opportunity has arisen to join the Mental Health Officer Team as a Mental Health Social Worker. We are seeking an enthusiastic, and motivated social worker who will be closely aligned with community and hospital based mental health services, to work with adults with severe and enduring mental health needs who are in need of support, and whose needs are complex.
You will undertake a social work role, linking closely with in-patient services, and supporting the needs of people with severe and enduring mental health needs. You will be closely involved with discharge planning and will work collaboratively with Mental Health Officers and with NHS partners, completing comprehensive outcome focussed assessments, developing and supporting the implementation of personal outcome and recovery focussed care plans. You will be involved in risk assessment and risk management work, including Adult Support and Protection work, to support individuals with complex mental health needs in the community.
You will be experienced in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals, carers, and other agencies, and will be experienced in developing and sustaining inter-agency working relationships.
Skills & Experience Required
You should hold a degree in Social Work, or equivalent, and be a professionally registered practitioner, as per SSSC requirements.
A Mental Health Officer qualification is desirable but not essential.
You will have the knowledge and skills to be involved in the effective management of a varied and busy caseload, with a genuine interest in supporting people with a wide range of issues.
You should be highly motivated, innovative and flexible in your approach, as well as clear and concise in both your written and verbal communication.
You will possess good written, IT and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate skills and experience in assessment, care planning and review processes.
You must have a genuine interest in working with people in a recovery focussed way to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
If this sounds like a role where you could share your relevant experience and make a positive difference then we would like to hear from you.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate ourand you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
1. A generous 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
2. Eligibility to join our pension scheme
3. Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as ,
4. Flexi time
5. Access to a range of We recognise there can be benefits to
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lorna Davage, Team Leader on / to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.