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A unique opportunity has become available for a full time Qualified Social Worker within Mental Health Services based at New Craigs Hospital to carry out complex case work with individuals with more complex and long-term mental health needs where a variety of services and agencies are involved and to ensure statutory responsibilities are met as delineated by legislation. This post will consist of 3 days a week as a Mental Health Social Worker in the Integrated Adult Community Mental Health Team in Inverness and surrounding areas, and 2 days a week within the Forensic Team based at New Craigs Hospital in Inverness.
The case work focuses on mental health and associated statutory social work duties and is interesting and varied. Duties include statutory work, person centred outcome focused assessments and managing complex situations, risks and other issues.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Social Worker who is enthusiastic, person centred and outcome focused in their approach and who has experience or an interest in working within Mental Health Services. Previous experience in Forensic Social Work would be an advantage. This post requires a full drivers license.
Informal enquiries to: Gillian Forrest tel: 01463 704678 email: gillian.forrest@nhs.scot
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