Social Worker and Mental Health Officer

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership; Oban; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health and social care authority in Oban seeks a qualified social worker to join their integrated team. Responsibilities include supporting individuals with mental health difficulties and collaborating with health professionals. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. A recognised social work qualification and registration with SSSC are required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Experience in the integrated health team setting.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with mental health difficulties.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals.
• Participate in out-of-hours service arrangements as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of care management duties

Understanding of Adult Support and Protection

Experience with Mental Health Act

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

MHO post graduate award (desirable)

Job description

Salary: £42,392 - £45,860 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Monday 11th August 2025

We would welcome a qualified social worker to join the CMHT in Oban, which is an integrated team working with Health colleagues.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

The SW practitioners work within the CMHT in Oban which is an integrated team with health practitioners.

The CMHT provides a range of supports to those who are experiencing mental health difficulties. The social worker should have knowledge and experience of care management duties and legislation; Adult Support and Protection; Adults with Incapacity and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

A recognised Social Work qualification is required. It would be desirable to hold an MHO post graduate award, or be willing to undertake training in the future.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is suitable for job share.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and adults.
• You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is

Annemarie Reilly -Service Manager for MH & Adult Protection

Telephone: [phone]

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy