Advanced Practitioner / Mental Health Officer - ERN05602

Advert We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Social Worker/Mental Health Officer to join our Social Work Mental Health Team. We are a very experienced Team of Social Workers and Mental Health Officers working within an integrated HSCP who work in an agile way between Eastwood and Barrhead Health and Care Centres. Applicants should have a sound knowledge and experience of the duties and functions of a Mental Health Officer alongside completing outcome focused assessments which promote recovery and independence within current legislative frameworks. East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15 year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check. This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role). Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees. Additional Information Please click on the attachments below for full details of this post.

Location: Barrhead, GB

Posted Date: 4/19/2025