Location: Bathgate Partnership South Bridge Street Bathgate, EH48 1TS
Salary: £38,141 - £41,764 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Work From Home: Hybrid
Job advert
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities, or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
You will work within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) (Social Work) in partnership with Housing Support Services to contribute to the provision of a range of flexible services to meet the needs of individuals experiencing problematic mental health issues who are threatened by homelessness and during the transition from temporary or emergency accommodation. The role encourages independence among clients.
You will be based within a Social Work Team, which includes Social Workers and Mental Health Workers, within a multidisciplinary service comprising O.T., Psychology, Psychiatry, and Mental Health Nursing staff.
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the start date to become registered with the SSSC. You must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC, you will need to add West Lothian Council to your account.
This post involves Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check before a formal offer of employment is made by West Lothian Council.
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