Social worker - AMHP

Location Lewisham
Job type Contract
Salary £28.00 - £35.00 per hour
Consultant Ashley McSheen
Call +44 7361 589695
Reference HQ00107468_1594637404

Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for a Social Worker with Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status to fill a role in Lewisham.

The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice in Adults' Services and be registered with Social Work England.

The pay rate for this locum Social Worker/AMHP job is £29 -£35 per hour and is an initial 3-Month contract.

Duties:

  • To act as care co-ordinator under the CPA process if indicated.
  • To provide leadership for students and / or junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.
  • To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the service.
  • To supervise students on practice placement.
  • To carry out MDT activities e.g. duty rota responsibilities.

Requirements of the Social Worker/AMHP:

  • A Qualified Social Worker/AMHP (Mental Health)- AMHP
  • Excellent negotiation skills, as well as knowledge of the local area and its population
  • Successful candidates will be expected to confidently undertake all statutory responsibilities as an AMHP as laid down under the MHA.

Contact:

This Social Worker/AMHP job is advertised by Ashley McSheen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.