Job Overview
North Lanarkshire Council is recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Mental Health Officers to support early discharge planning in a hospital setting. The successful candidate will work with patients, liaise with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure statutory mental health reporting and legislative duties are completed accurately.
Responsibilities
* Provide person‑centred assessment and engagement with mental health service users.
* Write statutory mental health reports and fulfil other legislative duties.
* Support early discharge planning and partnership working with health professionals.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Qualified for the role: CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent.
* Post‑qualifying Mental Health Officer Award or equivalent.
* Knowledge of mental health, capacity and human rights legislation.
* Strong communication skills and experience of partnership working.
* Must be a PVG Scheme member and registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Working Patterns & Location
* University Hospital Monklands – Monday to Thursday: 08:45 am – 04:45 pm; Friday: 08:45 am – 04:15 pm.
* University Hospital Wishaw General – Monday to Thursday: 08:45 am – 04:45 pm; Friday: 08:45 am – 04:15 pm.
These posts are temporary for 12 months.
Benefits
Annual leave: 27 days plus 6 public holidays. Full range of benefits available through our learning academy LearnNL to support career progression, health, wellbeing, finances, and family.
Equal Opportunities & EEO Statements
North Lanarkshire Council is a Disability Confident Leader and offers a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.
North Lanarkshire Council has adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant and offers a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans who meet essential criteria.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to supporting Care‑Experienced People and offers a guaranteed interview to those who have been in care and meet essential criteria.
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