MHO

Are you a qualified Mental Health Officer (MHO), with a passion for safeguarding rights, complex mental health care, and promoting person-centred support?

Job Title: Qualified Mental Health Officer (MHO)

Location: Glasgow (Multiple sites / Hybrid)

Contract Duration: Minimum 3 Months (Strong possibility of extension)

Pay Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate (Weekly Payroll)

Work Model: Flexible / Locum

Randstad Social Care is seeking an experienced Mental Health Officer to join a dedicated, supportive team in Glasgow. This position offers an exciting opportunity to exercise your statutory duties, undertake complex assessments under Scottish mental health legislation, and support individuals and their families while enjoying flexible working patterns and comprehensive travel and accommodation support.

Whether you are local to the area or looking to relocate for a contract role, this post offers fantastic flexibility and rewarding specialist social work practice.

• Statutory MHO Duties: Exercise statutory functions under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, including emergency, short-term, and compulsory treatment orders (CTOs).
• Adults with Incapacity (AWI): Carry out statutory duties and assessments under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, including guardianship applications and annual reviews.
• Adult Support & Protection (ASP): Act as a Council Officer to lead complex inquiries and investigations under the Adult Support and Protection framework.
• Multidisciplinary Working: Work closely with Responsible Medical Officers (RMOs), Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), inpatient wards, solicitors, and the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.
• Report Writing & Representation: Prepare detailed statutory reports for court and tribunal proceedings, confidently representing the local authority and advocating for service users' rights and rights-based care.

• Professional Registration: Active registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker.
• Specialist Qualification: Post-Qualifying Award in Mental Health Social Work / Mental Health Officer (MHO) Certificate.
• Vetting: Valid membership in the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme for working with protected adults.
• Qualifications: Recognised Degree or Diploma in Social Work (BA Hons, DipSW, MSc).
• Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience practicing as a Mental Health Officer within a Scottish local authority or integrated health trust setting.

• Travel & Accommodation Support: Full assistance with sourcing and funding accommodation and travel arrangements if relocating or traveling for the contract.
• Competitive Pay: Outstanding hourly rate with hassle-free weekly payroll.
• Flexible Working: Weekday and weekend flexibility tailored to suit your schedule.
• Free Continuous Training: Complimentary courses to support your CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and maintain your SSSC registration.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant: A single point of contact at Randstad to support you throughout your assignment.
• £300 Referral Scheme: Earn £300 in vouchers for every qualified colleague you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
• Contributory Pension Scheme.

If you are an experienced, dedicated Mental Health Officer ready to make a real difference in specialist mental health care, we want to hear from you!

• Apply Directly: Click APPLY to submit your CV.
• Contact Consultant: Reach out directly to Robbie Finlay on [phone removed] or email for a confidential chat about the role.

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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