Job Description

LOCATION:


Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth, PH1 5GD


SALARY:


45,987 - 49,065 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Permanent


POSITION TYPE:


Full Time


HOURS:


36 hours per week


WORK FROM HOME:


Hybrid



We currently have the following opportunity:



Social Worker/Mental Health Officer, Perth PKC13023

45,987 - 49,065

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD



An opportunity has arisen to join the Mental Health Officer Team as a Mental Health Social Worker. We are seeking an enthusiastic, and motivated social worker who will be closely aligned with community and hospital based mental health services, to work with adults with severe and enduring mental health needs who are in need of support, and whose needs are complex.



You will undertake a social work role, linking closely with in-patient services, and supporting the needs of people with severe and enduring mental health needs. You will be closely involved with discharge planning and will work collaboratively with Mental Health Officers and with NHS partners, completing comprehensive outcome focussed assessments, developing and supporting the implementation of personal outcome and recovery focussed care plans. You will be involved in risk assessment and risk management work, including Adult Support and Protection work, to support individuals with complex mental health needs in the community.



You will be experienced in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals, carers, and other agencies, and will be experienced in developing and sustaining inter-agency working relationships.

Skills & Experience Required

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You should hold a degree in Social Work, or equivalent, and be a professionally registered practitioner, as per SSSC requirements.



A Mental Health Officer qualification is desirable but not essential.



You will have the knowledge and skills to be involved in the effective management of a varied and busy caseload, with a genuine interest in supporting people with a wide range of issues.



You should be highly motivated, innovative and flexible in your approach, as well as clear and concise in both your written and verbal communication.



You will possess good written, IT and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate skills and experience in assessment, care planning and review processes.



You must have a genuine interest in working with people in a recovery focussed way to improve their mental health and wellbeing.



If this sounds like a role where you could share your relevant experience and make a positive difference then we would like to hear from you.



You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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Our

values and behaviours

influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our

values and behaviours

.