Social Worker / Mental Health Officer - Adult Social Work - SIC04127

Shetland Islands Council ,
Scotland, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £33,646 - £38,666

Overview

Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to provide a professional social work service, including the Mental Health function as part of an operational team, based in Adult Social Work. This post would be ideally filled by a qualified Mental Health Officer. However, consideration will also be given to registered Social Workers who are committed to undertaking their Mental Health Officer training in the near future. A relocation package does apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within the UK More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is J/K Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,235 per annum This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of the agreed start date Full driving licence and/or the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Grantfield, Lerwick, Shetland For further details relating to this post, please contact: Eleanor Stewart, Senior Social Worker, Tel - 01595 744441, Email - eleanor.stewartshetland.gov.uk If youhave a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.