Social Worker – Mental Health

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community hospital in one of Scotland's most beautiful regions. This role offers a unique opportunity for a qualified social worker to impact the lives of individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. You will be part of a supportive team, conducting assessments and providing essential services to enhance community wellbeing. With a hybrid work model and a commitment to employee welfare, this position promises a fulfilling career in a picturesque setting. Embrace flexibility and make a difference in the lives of those around you while enjoying a range of benefits in a welcoming work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Generous Leave Entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership Discounts

Wellbeing Initiatives

Learning Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with SSSC registration and driving license required.
• Experience in mental health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments for in-patient and community service users.
• Work collaboratively within a small team to provide support.

Skills

Social Work

Needs Assessment

Mental Health Support

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Social Work

BA in Social Work

MHO Award

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Location: MidArgyll Community Hospital Blarbuie Road Lochgilphead, PA31 8LE

Salary: £42,392 - £45,860 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 21 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

We would love to welcome a social worker to join our friendly team in working for Argyll and Bute, one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. The team operates mainly in the Western Argyll coastal and the associated islands Of Islay, Jura and Gigha, an area of significant natural beauty with a combination of rural and semi-rural communities.

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 role is based in a CMHT in the local community hospital in Lochgilphead and will involve travel throughout Argyll and Bute. The role will involve undertaking needs assessments to both in-patient and community service users who experience mental health difficulties. The role involves being part of a small team of social work colleagues and being supported and managed by the team leader.

Essential: Qualification Dipsw, BA in Social Work, SSSC Registered and Driving licence.

Desirable: MHO award, previous experience of working in the field of mental health.

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 not suitable for job share.
• The salary shown is the full-time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
• 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 adults.
• This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

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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.