Are you a Qualified Mental Health Officer looking for a unique professional challenge in a stunning location?
Randstad Care is currently recruiting for a dedicated Mental Health Officer (MHO) to join a tight-knit, multi-disciplinary team in the Shetland Islands. This is a rare "dual-role" opportunity that allows you to maintain your specialist MHO skills while staying connected to the broader community through a generic adult caseload.
Working in the Northern Isles isn't just a career move; it's a lifestyle shift. You will have the autonomy to practice social work the way it was intended-building long-term relationships and making a visible impact in a community-focused environment.
Your Responsibilities
... Statutory Duties: Carry out essential duties under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.
Mental Health Tribunals: Act as a vital safeguard by applying for Compulsory Treatment Orders (CTOs) and preparing detailed social background reports.
Advocacy: Act as an independent voice, challenging medical/legal decisions to ensure the "least restrictive" option is always pursued.
Adult Support & Protection: Manage a generic adult caseload, including elderly care, physical disabilities, and transitions.
Collaborative Working: Partner closely with GPs, community nurses, and local police to provide holistic care in remote settings.
The Benefits
At Randstad, we take care of our people. By joining us, you will enjoy:
Competitive Pay: Fantastic hourly rates
Travel & Housing Support: We can assist with sourcing accommodation and provide financial support/mileage reimbursement for travel.
Flexibility: Hybrid working options and weekly pay.
Dedicated Consultant: One committed point of contact to support you throughout your placement.
Training: Access to a full range of training and professional development resources.
Referral Incentive: Receive a £300 voucher for every candidate you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
What You Will Need
Qualifications: A degree in Social Work and a recognised Mental Health Officer (MHO) award.
Registration: Current registration with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
Compliance: An up-to-date PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) membership.
Experience: Proven experience in adult mental health and statutory report writing.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and enjoy the extraordinary quality of life the Shetland Islands have to offer, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with Randstad Care.
Submit your CV via the link below.
Compliance Check: We will guide you through our straightforward vetting process.
Interview: Meet the team and discuss how this role fits your goals.
Start your journey: We'll support you every step of the way to your new role in Shetland.
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.
