INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC11: £47, - £52, Per Year with effect from 1st April .
Would you like to join us to make a difference and change lives?
North Lanarkshire Council has ambition. As Scotland’s fourth largest local authority we are committed to delivering services that provide best value, create prosperity, achieves social justice and meets local needs across the area. We know that delivering quality services starts with having the right people working here, in the right job at the right time, with the right skills, abilities and attributes to fulfil our commitment of delivering high quality services.
We are currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Mental Health Officers to join us and help meet the growing demand for mental health services across North Lanarkshire. The successful applicant will be aligned to a hospital setting supporting early discharge planning.
We are looking for people who have excellent communication skills, an understanding of social welfare and social justice issues, relevant underpinning clinical knowledge and prior experience of partnership working. We are committed to recovery orientated, trauma informed practice. We are seeking Mental Health Officers with strong person centred assessment and engagement skills and who can demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the needs and rights of people with mental health problems. Your role will involve completing statutory mental health reports in addition to a range of other legislative duties therefore it is essential that you demonstrate a sound knowledge of mental health, capacity and human rights legislation and mental health issues.
Applicants must have a CQSW, Diploma in SW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent together with the Post Qualifying Mental Health Officer Award. You should be able to work using your initiative, are flexible, able to motivate self and others with a positive attitude as a team player.
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role and be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Interview Date with be 17th April .
Working Patterns & Locations:
University Hospital Monklands: 1 Post
Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
University Hospital Wishaw General: 1 Post
Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
These posts will be temporary for 12 months.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.