At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mental health services and undertake statutory duties as a qualified Mental Health Officer.
- Company: Join West Dunbartonshire Council, a top flexible employer committed to work-life balance.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25+ days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified social worker with the MHO award.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Job Description We are recruiting for a qualified Mental Health Officer (MHO) within West Dunbartonshire.
The post sits within a dedicated MHO Service and the successful candidate will be required to undertake all statutory duties associated with the MHO role in accordance with the relevant legislation.
There will also be the opportunity to participate in and deliver training as and when required.
This presents an exciting opportunity to gain experience and confidence in MHO work and the team, whilst busy, is supportive and well-established.
You must be a qualified social worker and hold the MHO award.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Vanessa Campbell, Senior Social Worker, MHO Service.
Requirements This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential.
Further details of this scheme can be found here .
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
Responsibilities The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act.
In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
The Individual The successful candidate will benefit from the following: WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance.
In addition to this there are also additional benefits
- Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
- A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
- Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: Benefits of Working with us
Special Mental Health Officer - WDN06706 employer: West Dunbartonshire Council
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Contact Details:
West Dunbartonshire Council Recruitment Team
