Qualified Social Worker, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Lancashire Council, Adults Mental Health Team

Entrust Social Care, Adelphi, Preston

Qualified Social Worker, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Lancashire Council, Adults Mental Health Team

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Entrust Social Care, Adelphi, Preston

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dfdaeb643b0d40f2a1f6411d25ee8c8d

Full Job Description

  • 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

    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 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.

  • 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
  • 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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