INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC11 £45, - £50, Pro Rata
(NLC12 £48, - £54, Pro Rata, if Senior Practitioner status criteria are met)
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, 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 looking for experienced and enthusiastic Mental Health Officers to join us and help meet the growing demand for mental health services across North Lanarkshire.
You will 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 therefore 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, it is therefore essential that you demonstrate a sound knowledge of mental health, capacity and human rights legislation and mental health issues.
You must have a CQSW, Diploma in SW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent together with a post qualifying Mental Health Officer award. You will be able to use your initiative, be flexible and motivate yourself 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).
In return we can offer you a positive professional working experience with a commitment to continuous professional development including access to senior practitioner status (subject to eligibility), training and support.
Mondays - Wednesdays 08:45 - 16:45 (60 min unpaid break)
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.