Mental Health Officer

All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Degree in Social Work (or other recognised Social Work Qualification i.e. CQSW, Dip SW, CCETSW) and relevant post qualifying award(s) in Mental Health.

SSSC registration is an

essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.

PVG Membership

This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Hourly rate of pay: £26.09 - £29.14

Days and Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00

Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.

To start 14th December 2026.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join East Lothian's Health and Social Care Partnership as a Mental Health Officer and be part of a progressive, supportive service where your skills, judgement and compassion truly matter.

Working in one of Scotland's most beautiful and diverse local authority areas, you'll play a key role in promoting recovery, rights and independence for individuals experiencing mental ill health. You'll work collaboratively with health colleagues, social work teams, families and partner agencies, contributing to high quality assessments, care planning and statutory duties under mental health legislation.

We are proud of our strong partnership working, approachable leadership and commitment to professional development. You'll be supported with regular supervision, reflective practice, training opportunities and a culture that values staff wellbeing as much as the wellbeing of the people we support. Whether you're experienced or looking to further develop your MHO practice, East Lothian offers the space to grow, influence and feel valued.