At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead adult protection and mental health initiatives, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Company: Join a supportive organisation dedicated to community care and mental health.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, relocation packages, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for impactful community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have social work qualifications and experience in adult care services.
The predicted salary is between 63554 - 63554 £ per year.
37 hours per week, Permanent position £58,384 to £63,554 per annum (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum).
As Lead Officer for Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health, you will set a high standard of adult protection by implementing and maintaining a system for monitoring the performance of adult support and protection services, to ensure that the Comhairle’s statutory duties and functions are effectively discharged.
You will have lead responsibility for the duties delegated by the Chief Social Work Officer, to undertake the professional social work operational lead functions in relation to the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2007, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and any subsequent relevant legislation affecting social work with adults.
As Lead Officer you will provide support to the Adult Protection Committee ensuring that core responsibilities and key objectives are effectively discharged under the direction and leadership of the Chair of the Committee and to report appropriately. You will provide a bridge between the strategic overview of the Adult Protection Committee and front-line operations.
In conjunction with the Service Manager, Assessment and Care Management and Team Leader, you will be responsible for the effective management of statutory duties and provisions under Adult Support and Protection, Adults with incapacity and Mental Health legislation. You will be Lead Officer, Western Isles, in respect of Mental Health services provided by the Social and Community Services Department.
It is essential you have knowledge of community care policy development and legislation, the Adult Support and Protection Act and associated legislation and mental health national policies, guidance and legislation. Experience of adult care service delivery, adult protection / risk management work, multi-agency partnership working is required. You must hold experience of chairing multi-agency case conferences and the management of staff.
You must hold either CQSW / Dip SW / Social Work (or equivalent). A post qualifying award in Mental Health is also required. A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults and children.
Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.
For this post relocation and interview packages are available.
It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2026.
Lead Officer, Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health (4261) - CNS06297 in Stornoway employer: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
As a Lead Officer for Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health, you will join a dedicated team committed to high standards of care and support in the beautiful Western Isles. Our organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development, offering opportunities for professional growth and training in a supportive environment. With competitive salaries, relocation packages, and a focus on community well-being, we provide a meaningful and rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference.
