Senior Practitioner / Mental Health Officer

Job Description

To provide a high quality mental health social work and care management outcome focused service as a member of an integrated community team whilst promoting and facilitating a responsive integrated MHO Service approach by working to the SSSC Code of Practice and National Standards;

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This position is 18.25 hours per week, working hours will be discussed at interview.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 05/12/2021.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.

Informal enquiries to Vicky Henderson - 01467 535287

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