Mental Health Officer

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Mental Health Officer to join their Mental Health & Substance Misuse Teams. This role offers a chance for professional development and involves safeguarding vulnerable groups. The position supports flexible working arrangements and values diversity.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding children and protected adults under relevant legislation.
• Joining or updating PVG Scheme membership and providing checks.

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Officer

Join us to apply for the Mental Health Officer role at The City of Edinburgh Council.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience and further professional development within the Department of Health and Social Care's Mental Health & Substance Misuse Teams in Edinburgh.

Job Details

• Locations: Various
• Salary: £44,257 - £52,373
• Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Role and Responsibilities

This regulated work involves safeguarding children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join or update their PVG Scheme membership and provide relevant checks, including an Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes respect, integrity, and flexibility in our ways of working. Our new interview approach focuses on behavioral and technical skills to assess how candidates embody our core values.

Additional Information

Salary ranges typically reflect initial starting salaries with annual increases. We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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Employment Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider