Advanced Practitioner - Mental Health Officer - ERN

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East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership have been on a journey to redesign services so that the voices of those we support are at the heart of what we do. We have a strengths based approach which prioritises walking beside young people, adults and families so that together we can deliver better outcomes.

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Social Worker/Mental Health Officer to join our Learning Disability Team. We are a very experienced Team of Social Workers and Mental Health Officers working within an integrated HSCP who work in an agile way between Eastwood and Barrhead Health and Care Centres. Applicants should have a sound knowledge and experience of the duties and functions of a Mental Health Officer alongside completing outcome focused assessments.

It is essential that you are qualified, registered social worker with a recognised Social Work Diploma or Degree and a minimum of three years post qualifying social work experience.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here:

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.

Please contact hrdi with any questions.

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