Social Worker (Mental Health Officer) (Older People and Primary Care)

Job Description

Role – Social Worker (Mental Health Officer) (Older People and Primary Care)
Location – GCHSCP, Older People Services, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 4TF
Contract Status –Temporary up to 31 March 2027

Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!

This position sits within our Citywide Hospital Social Work Team and has been created as part of a Scottish Government funded project aimed at reducing delays in hospital discharge for individuals who lack capacity and have no legal proxy to act on their behalf. The role focuses on the effective and timely application of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 to support best practice and safe transitions from hospital.

You will work closely with professionals across acute and community settings to support person centred and timely discharge planning, with returning home as the preferred pathway wherever possible. Where legislation is required to facilitate discharge, you will lead the statutory Mental Health Officer responsibilities alongside your team. This is a fast paced and rewarding role, and we are seeking an energetic, resilient, and committed practitioner who is motivated to make a positive impact on reducing delays.

What you’ll bring:
• Strong assessment and care management skills
• Experience in Adult Support and Protection and Adults with Incapacity legislation
• A person centred approach that is embedded in your practice
• Confidence in managing risk and promoting independence
• The ability to think creatively about community supports
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Applicants must either possess a Degree / Diploma in Social Work (or Social Work equivalent). In addition, you must be qualified and appointed as a Mental Health Officer.
Please refer to the Person Specification for full details of the required qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies that are required for the above role.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above role will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is an essential requirement for this role. If you hold a non UK qualification you must be registered before applying for this post. If you hold a UK qualification you must either be already registered or have applied within 3 months and be registered within 6 months from your start date. Please note as part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are currently not required to pay SSSC fees.

These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact: Sabine Gnauck, Service Manager by email: Sabine.Gnauck@glasgow.gov.uk

 

 

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For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:

GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service

 

 

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Further Information

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