101235 - Mental Health Officer

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking an experienced mental health officer to join their Community Mental Health Team in Stirling. The successful candidate will provide essential support and undertake duties as mandated under current legislation, fostering positive outcomes for service users. Offering competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for dedicated individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health services.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options

Biennial incremental progression

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health practice.
• Registration with the SSSC.
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Adults and Children.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory MHO duties under relevant acts.
• Work in a busy, supportive mental health team.
• Make a positive difference to the lives of people accessing services.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Person centred assessment skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Officer Studies

Job description

Location: Stirling Community Hospital, Livilands Gate, Stirling, FK8 2AU

Salary: £48,726 - £51,723 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Stirling Council are looking to recruit an experienced mental health officer to a busy and supportive mental health team in Stirling City Centre. We welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals who are looking for an opportunity to join our busy, integrated, Community Mental Health Team and make a positive difference to the lives of the people in our area accessing services. This post covers both urban and rural Stirling areas.

The post holder will undertake statutory MHO duties under the Mental Health, Adults with Incapacity and Criminal Justice Acts and should have excellent communication skills, a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and strong person centred assessment and practice skills alongside an understanding of social welfare and social justice issues.

In return we can offer you a positive professional working experience with a commitment to continuous professional development, training and support.

The essential criteria for this post is a degree in Social work, registration with the SSSC and a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Officer Studies

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Adults and Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development