Mental Health Officer
Randstad Care
EdinburghView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£48.00 to £50.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 December 2026
25 days leftJob description
Are you a Qualified Social Worker and Mental Health Officer?
Look no further…
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Edinburgh City Council's Mental Health Service as a MHO. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.
- Hybrid working
- Competitive rates of pay
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision
- Weekly pay
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
- A full range of free training available
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
- Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available
- Undertake independent assessments and fulfill statutory duties under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
- Provide or withhold consent for Emergency and Short-Term Detentions; prepare and present applications for Compulsory Treatment Orders (CTOs).
- Investigate and compile comprehensive social circumstances reports for the Sheriff Court regarding Guardianship and Intervention Orders.
- Lead inquiries and investigations under the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.
- Actively participate in the daytime MHO duty rota to respond to urgent community referrals and crisis situations.
- Manage a complex, designated caseload of individuals experiencing severe mental health difficulties or navigating the forensic system.
- Prepare detailed reports and provide expert testimony at Mental Health Tribunals and court hearings.
- Work closely with NHS health professionals, legal bodies, the Mental Welfare Commission, and independent advocacy services.
- PVG
- SSSC registration
- Social Work Degree
- Adults
- MHO
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.
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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Reed
First seen
9 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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