Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Location Sandwell
Job type Contract
Salary Up to £35.00 per hour
Reference HQ00106520_1588797378

Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status to join a growing team in Sandwell.

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

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 £35 per hour (Assignment Rate). This is a 3-Month contract.

Due to the current Corvid-19 Pandemic work relating to the Mental Health Act will be the main priority.

Requirements of the AMHP:

  • Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential
  • Detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation
  • excellent safeguarding and risk management skills
  • Qualified Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional
  • Proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing a highly complex caseload

Contact:

This Social Worker/AMHP job is advertised by Andrew Singh; 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.