We are looking for enthusiastic Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP Status to join our growing team.

It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a HCPC Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).      

Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.  

If you have excellent safeguarding and  risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations,  coupled with balancing an highly complex caseload, please submit an application. This should include an outline of how you meet the requirements of the post and personnel specification.

Hours:

37 hours per week

Salary

Pre April 2019 - Band G, SCP 38-43 (£34,106 - £39,002 per annum) (£17.68 - £20.22 per hour)

From April 2019 - Band G, SCP 32-37 (£34,788 - £39,782 per annum) (£18.03 - £20.62 per hour)

This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

Supporting documents

Job Description
Personnel Specification
Information for Applicants