Social Work Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Global Healthcare Jobs, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Work Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let’s connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.

Location: St Peter Port

Pay Rate: £52 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time

Why work with us?

• Personalized Support: At Global Healthcare Jobs, we believe in building strong relationships. Connect with us and benefit from your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience in recruiting social work roles in both the public and private sectors. We provide tailored guidance to ensure your success.
• Exclusive Benefits: Join us and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits that enhance your professional journey. We offer a fully online and paperless registration service, free DBS and compliance service, and access to paid mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable). Additionally, we provide exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working options, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable), and extensive equipment provided.
• Career Development: We prioritize your growth and revalidation/registration renewal based on your length of service. We also offer a £250 refer-a-friend bonus once your referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply) and a find your own job bonus of £250 for bringing your own position to us. Access our online career’s hub for further development opportunities.
• Smooth Payroll Process: Enjoy the convenience of daily payroll and our reliable in-house payroll system. We ensure timely and hassle-free payments, so you can focus on making a difference.

Duties:

• Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2010 are met and that patient’s rights under the law are upheld
• Make independent judgements relating to disposals under the Mental Health (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2010 taking into account a wide range of external influences and factors
• Present at Mental Health (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2010 tribunals and be prepared to account for decisions and judgements made whilst acting under Mental Health legislation
• Ensure the protection of persons and safety of service users property throughout and following application of the Mental Health (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2010
• Communicate with a wide range of people and, in particular, to communicate and deliver messages which will potentially be received in a hostile manner, which will require sensitive management
• Undertake and manage the process of Mental Health Law assessments
• Manage the assessment and conveyance process dealing with potentially highly distressing, volatile, emotional, unpredictable situations
• Manage and take responsibility for a defined caseload and ensure full compliance with the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults, MASH protocol and all other policies at all times
• Maintain high standards of service user care, ensuring individuality and dignity is maintained at all times, while promoting recovery and independence
• Ensure that each service user in his / her care receives an individual assessment and is given a regularly updated care plan which, wherever practicable, is formulated in conjunction with the service user and approved by their supervisor
• Ensure that information regarding the service user’s needs and progress are communicated promptly and accurately to their relatives and to other workers involved in their care, having due regard for confidentiality
• Fully implement all agreed care plans and ensure that they are regularly reviewed and updated
• Use evidence based approaches to care for appropriate service users
• Ensure that information regarding service user needs and progress are communicated promptly and accurately to other team members involved in their care, having due regard for confidentiality
• Facilitate open and harmonious communications amongst staff within the team, as well as with other departments, with the aim of promoting multi-disciplinary approaches to care
• Work as key worker to specified service users
• Provide information and support for carers and families
• Liaise closely with other statutory and voluntary agencies when required

Requirements of the AMHP:

• Current Social Work England registration
• An approved social worker/approved mental health professional
• First degree or equivalent professional qualification
• AMHP/ASW Training
• Recent practice experience working as an AMHP
• Be cognisant with issues relating to people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and to ensure that these are taken into account at all times

Contact:

This AMHP job is advertised by Ashley McSheen. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.

Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

At Global Healthcare Jobs, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Global Healthcare Jobs. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!