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Ref no:
SIC06354
Published:
27/01/2023
Closes:
28/02/2023
Location:
Grantfield, Lerwick, ZE1 0NT
Salary:
£37,399.87 - £42,670.57 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

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Shetland Islands Council

Social Worker / Mental Health Officer – Adult Social Work

£37,399.87 - £42,670.57 per annum (J – K Career Graded) inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Salary scale placement is dependent on qualifications and experience.

A relocation package applies to this post.

Interviews will be held on-line.

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Find out more about living and working in Shetland: here

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Mental Health Officer (MHO) to join the Adult Social Work Team in Shetland.  Applications are also welcome from registered Social Workers who are interested in undertaking post-qualifying MHO training in the future, or applicants who hold an equivalent UK qualification, for example, Approved Mental Health Practitioner.  Applicants holding an MHO equivalent qualification will be required to undertake MHO accreditation training at the earliest opportunity.

The Adult Social Work Team is a supportive team who cover a wide variety of work with adults. The work can be challenging but rewarding. If you have an MHO qualification, there will be the opportunity to hold a more specialised mental health caseload and to work closely with the Community Mental Health Team, and other relevant agencies.

As a Social Worker for Shetland Islands Council you will benefit from:

  • Excellent Terms and Conditions
  • Distant islands allowance
  • A comprehensive relocation package
  • A varied workload and career development opportunities
  • A chance to work across a range of island communities
  • Supportive colleagues and close working relationships with partner agencies.
  • Good training opportunities.
  • A stress-free commute to work

Enquiries are welcome from qualified MHOs or Social Workers interested in applying for the post (please see contact details below).

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

  • The grade of this post is career graded J/K - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications.  Employees who possess an MHO qualification commence on grade K.
  • Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,397 per annum 
  • Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per week. 52.18 weeks per year.  
  • Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
  • The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of the agreed start date
  • The ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
  • The post-holder will be required to participate on the Social Work standby and first contact MHO out of hours’ rotas.
  • This post is based at Grantfield, Lerwick
  • We are happy to talk flexible working

To apply and for more details on the post, including job profile, terms and conditions, employee benefits, values and relocation click here: Shetland Islands Council  - my jobs scotland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Eleanor Stewart, Team Leader – Mental Health (Adult Social Work) Tel - 01595 744400, Email -eleanor.stewart@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Closing Date: 23/02/2023

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