Qualified Social Worker, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Lancashire Council, Adults Mental Health Team
Lancashire
Ref: EN118-851
| Division: | Adult Services |
| Specialist Area: | Senior Social Worker |
| Location: | Lancashire |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN118-851 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Lancashire Council, Adults Mental Health Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team
Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team
The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager
The responsibilities will include:
• Provide a duty Approved Mental Health Professional Service for Lancashire residents who require assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983
• Require a highly skilled, resilient and experienced AMHPs to undertake assessments in accordance with legislation and related Codes of Practice
• Contribute to service delivery that is person centred and outcome focussed with an emphasis on least restrictive principles and enabling recovery
• Ensure collaborative work with colleagues and with other professionals and agencies with an emphasis on a multi agency team of support being in place to work with individuals whose needs are complicated or unstable
• Contribute to the provision of high quality assessments, reviews and support plans for individuals, in consultation with the person and their carer
• Liaise with others involved in the service users / carers care to support decision making in future needs – such as provision of ongoing effective, support; contribute to information gathering regarding safeguarding of children and adults and effective risk management. Including clear decision making and reporting on outcomes
• Effectively manage your own assessment allocations and support allocation to others as part of a duty system
• 6pm-12 midnight (twilight shifts) 5 nights a week on a rolling rota pattern
• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance
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Successful candidates will benefit from:
• A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms)
• £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms)
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly payroll
• Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms)
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS and be a car driver.
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530
