Mental Health Social Worker - Flexible, Growth-Focused Career

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a social worker to join their Community Mental Health Social Work Team. The role supports mental health services and emphasizes collaboration with health professionals. Newly qualified social workers will receive comprehensive support, while experienced applicants can pursue career progression opportunities. Key knowledge of various mental health legislative frameworks is essential, alongside membership in the PVG scheme. This position offers flexible working and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.
• Will receive support through local induction and SSSC first supported year.
• Required knowledge of mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support to community mental health teams.
• Collaborate with health colleagues in CMHT.
• Ensure compliance with rehabilitation of offenders legislation.

Skills

Working knowledge of legislative frameworks

Experience in adult mental health

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Observational and mentoring skills

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

A local council in Scotland is seeking a social worker to join their Community Mental Health Social Work Team. The role supports mental health services and emphasizes collaboration with health professionals. Newly qualified social workers will receive comprehensive support, while experienced applicants can pursue career progression opportunities. Key knowledge of various mental health legislative frameworks is essential, alongside membership in the PVG scheme. This position offers flexible working and a range of employee benefits.