Social Worker – Community Mental Health Team
📍 West Lothian
🧠 Adult Mental Health Services
🕒 Flexible & hybrid working options available
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Worker to join the Community Mental Health Team in West Lothian. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality mental health social work to adults within the community.
The Role
As a CMHT Social Worker, you will:
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Undertake strengths-based assessments and develop recovery-focused care and support plans
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Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues including NHS partners
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Complete risk, capacity, and safeguarding assessments
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Contribute to statutory duties under relevant mental health and adult support legislation
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Support adults to maintain independence and wellbeing within the community
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Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records and reports
What We’re Looking For
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work
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SSSC registration (or eligibility)
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Experience in adult mental health social work or community-based services
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Strong assessment, communication, and multi-agency working skills
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A person-centred, recovery-focused approach
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes complex environment
Why Join Us?
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A friendly, experienced, and supportive CMHT with strong team ethos
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Approachable management and regular, reflective supervision
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Hybrid and flexible working to support work–life balance
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Manageable caseloads with a focus on quality practice
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Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
