SWRK 5138 - G3 Social Worker (Mental Health Officer) (605233) - 5138-471925658

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 9 August 2026 at 11:55pm.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Location: Lanark Health Centre
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £52,392 - £53,177

The post is required to assist with the CMHT to meet the statutory requirements of the Local Authority in relation to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, Adults Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

The role will involve managing high tariff cases under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, both civil and forensic cases, AWI and Adult Support and Protection legislation. This can include individuals who require a protection plan and effective case management under statutory legislation.

The post will require an individual with a range of knowledge and skills to enable them to manage a complex caseload. They will require to work with adults and older people with complex mental health issues and young adults with a mental health diagnosis transitioning from children and adolescent services to adult services. They will require to have an understanding of the relevant legislation and how this can be applied to the benefit of her client group

The post will include the completion of new assessments of need, and developing care plans which encourage service users’ participation in their care, while encouraging independence and self-development. The post holder will be working within a Multi Disciplinary Team, and will therefore be a range of different disciplines and agencies to achieve the best outcomes for service users. The post holder will be required to keep and maintain accurate records, to ensure that others are fully aware of clients current circumstances, emerging needs and support plans.

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If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

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