SWRK - G3 Social Worker; Mental Health Officer

Position Details

Location
:
Lanark Health Centre

Hours
: 35 hours per week, permanent

Salary
: £52,392 – £53,177 per annum

Applications must be received by 19 July 2026 at 11:55pm.

• Assist the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to meet statutory requirements under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, Adults Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.
• Manage high‑tariff cases, including civil, forensic, AWI, and Adult Support and Protection legislation; provide protection plans and statutory case management.
• Conduct new assessments of need and develop care plans that encourage service users’ participation, independence and self‑development.
• Work within a Multidisciplinary Team and collaborate with different disciplines and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for service users.
• Maintain accurate records of clients’ circumstances, emerging needs and support plans to keep all relevant professionals fully informed.

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply it for the benefit of the client group.
• Experience working with adults and older people with complex mental health issues and young adults transitioning from child and adolescent services.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, with a client‑focused and collaborative approach.

• Post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2020.
• Regulated role with Adults for Disclosure Scotland Act 2020; applicants barred from working with Adults are prohibited from applying.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG scheme or undergo a PVG check prior to formal offer.
• Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked abroad for a continuous period of three months in the past ten years must provide a translated Overseas Criminal Records Check, certified by an official authority, confirming no pending criminal record proceedings.
• For further information on the disclosure process, please refer to

Canvassing of elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria outlined in the job profile. As a proud holder of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we guarantee an interview to service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists who meet the essential criteria.

• Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to enhance pension pot.
• Up to 33 days annual leave.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
• Additional benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme providing practical and emotional support.