AMHP* #OR16503

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

We’re seeking a few casual locum Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to provide weekend cover over the next 12 weeks. We’re flexible with ad hoc shifts from multiple AMHPs, as long as all weekends are fully covered. The role involves 10-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays (8am–8pm). Hybrid working is available, provided you can attend assessments in Swindon promptly when required. Please note, this post is for AMHP duties only. Some weekday shifts to support system knowledge initially

An exciting opportunity for some experienced AMHPs to provide casual shifts on adhoc weekends and bank holidays where there are gaps in the out of hours rota. You will be available to complete routine and urgent work subject to the Mental Health Act (1983), as amended 2007. You will provide operational triage support for the service and working closely with the AMHP Lead and Emergency Duty Team to ensure the AMHP service delivers its statutory obligations. As AMHP Lead you will be responsible for your own daily duties including providing advice and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues and partaking in Mental Health Act assessments 

You must be qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with evidence of your practice to support Approval (warranting). You must have an enhanced level knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), the Codes of Practice 2018, the Human Rights Act 1998 and other relevant legislation, such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and The Care Act 2014. 

You will be required to demonstrate skills in the ability to assess manage and work in situations which may involve risk and by extension using initiative to address safeguarding issues.   You will have excellent communication and Leadership skills and you must demonstrate a track record for working collaboratively with individuals, families, and multi-disciplinary professionals. 

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work

• Social Work England registration.

• Post qualified experience.

• Enhanced DBS/Update service.

• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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