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# Mental Health OfficerRef no:: ARB17348Published:: 07/01/2026Closes:: 21/01/2026Location:: Jeanie Deans Centre, 93 East King Street, Helensburgh, G84 7BUSalary:: £44,090 - £47,703 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per weekWork From Home:: HybridService: Health and Social Care PartnershipClosing Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026We are recruiting for a qualified and experienced Mental Health Officer (MHO) within Argyll and Bute.The post sits within an integrated Community Mental Health Team and the successful candidate will be required to undertake all statutory duties associated with the MHO role in accordance with the relevant legislation. There will also be the opportunity to participate in and deliver training as and when required.This presents an exciting opportunity to gain experience and confidence in MHO work and the team, whilst busy, is supportive and well-established.Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place **to have a great career**, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.This post also involves carrying out the duties and responsibilities of an MHO. These include working on relevant events connected to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Scotland Act 2003, the Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act 1995 and in the context of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.Participation in the Day and SWES Out of Hours MHO Rotas is a requirement of this post.We would welcome applications from enthusiastic, confident and experienced individuals who are looking for an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary mental health team.You must be a qualified social worker and hold the MHO award.Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.Learn more here , , , , ,,Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.## Applicants should note that:-* Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.* This post is not suitable for job share.* The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (**Exclusions and Exceptions**) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.* This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both children and adults.* You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate.* This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).To apply for this vacancy, please click on the **Apply Now** button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is:-Nicola Blackwood - Mental Health Team ManagerContact Telephone Number: 01436 658871Email: nicola.blackwood@argyll-bute.gov.uk**Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.** Please also note that we ***do not*** accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the **Apply Now** button on this page. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. 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