Relief Mental Health Officer

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Orkney Health and Care
Adult and Learning Disability Social Work Team
Aberdeen Based

Relief Mental Health Officer

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£24.42 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

We would like to recruit a registered social worker who holds a Mental Health Officer qualification to undertake occasional Mental Health Officer duties when Orkney patients are in hospital in Aberdeen.

The successful candidate will predominantly undertake assessments under Section 44 Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 following the patient’s transfer to Aberdeen from Orkney however there may also be a requirement to undertake additional Mental Health Officer related tasks as required.

The successful candidate will be employed by Orkney Health and Care but will be based in the Aberdeen area, and work on a relief basis as agreed with the Team Manager or Service Manager, Adult and Learning Disability Social Work. Although the successful candidate will be working remotely, regular support will be provided when required from Orkney’s MHO cohort. Regular supervision will also be provided.

A laptop, phone and any other equipment necessary to carry out duties, will be provided to the successful candidate.

You should hold an Honours Degree in Social Work or other accepted qualification by the Scottish Social Services Council to enable registration as a Social Worker in Scotland and be registered with the SSSC as a Social Worker. You are also required to hold a Mental Health Officer Award (Post Graduate qualification SCQF11).

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults and the successful candidate will be registered with the SSSC.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Cathy Martin, Service Manager, Adult Services on 01856 873535 2644 or cathy.martin@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 26 January 2025

Please note that interview expenses will be paid for this post.