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Social Worker - Mental Health

United Kingdom, Dundee · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Are you a skilled Social Worker looking for a role that offers the perfect balance between high-level clinical practice and genuine work-life flexibility? We are currently seeking an experienced and resilient Social Worker to join a well-established, supportive team in Dundee. This role is ideal for a practitioner who thrives in complex casework, particularly involving Adult Support and Protection (ASP) and long-term care planning.

Job Responsibility

  • Determining when to initiate Guardianship applications vs. when to utilize MHA interventions
  • Taking a lead role in ASP investigations and risk management
  • Managing a diverse portfolio involving Learning Disabilities and Mental Health challenges
  • Ensuring the rights of service users are at the forefront of every decision

Requirements

  • A degree in Social Work or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
  • Current SSSC registration as a social worker
  • Mental Health experience
  • be able to manage challenging situations
  • be person centred
  • can work as an individual or part of a team
  • caring
  • competent at dealing with all stakeholders
  • critical thinking
  • emotional intelligence
  • empathy
  • handling medication
  • non-judgemental
  • oral communication
  • organisational
  • passionate
  • patience
  • report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc)
  • resilient
  • show initiative
  • time management
  • tolerance
  • understanding
  • work well under pressure
  • written communication
  • university
  • BA in social work

Nice to have

  • qualified MHO (Mental Health Officer)
  • working towards MHO qualification

What we offer

  • Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle
  • Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise
  • Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
  • Pension Scheme: Contributory pension
  • Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
  • Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay
  • Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required
  • True Hybrid Working: The service promotes "smart scheduling." By grouping your visits back-to-back, you are encouraged to work from home for the remainder of the week to complete reports and admin
  • Office Culture: While flexible, the team values a physical presence at least once a week to maintain their famous "supportive atmosphere"
  • No Parking Stress: Dedicated parking is available at both primary office locations
  • Career Growth: While we aren't specifically looking for a qualified MHO (Mental Health Officer) for this post, we highly value that skillset
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