Lead Officer, Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health
37 hours per week, Permanent position.
£56,374 to £61,371 per annum (inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum).
Responsibilities
* Lead responsibility for duties delegated by the Chief Social Work Officer, undertaking professional social work operational lead functions in relation to adult support and protection legislation.
* Provide support to the Adult Protection Committee, ensuring core responsibilities and key objectives are discharged under the Chair, acting as a bridge between strategic overview and front‑line operations.
* In conjunction with the Service Manager, Assessment and Care Management and Team Leader, manage statutory duties and provisions under Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity and Mental Health legislation.
* Hold a statutory leadership role for Mental Health services delivered by the Social and Community Services Department in the Western Isles.
* Develop and maintain a system for monitoring the performance of adult support and protection services to meet the Comhairle's statutory duties.
Qualifications
* Regulated social work qualification – CQSW, Dip SW, or equivalent.
* Post‑qualifying award in Mental Health.
* Experience of adult care service delivery, adult protection / risk management, and multi‑agency partnership working.
* Experience chairing multi‑agency case conferences and staff management.
* Knowledge of community care policy development and legislation regarding the Adult Support and Protection Act and national mental health policies.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Benefits and Conditions
Appointment on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression; inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.
Closing Date: Monday 3 November 2025.
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