Approved Mental Health Act Practitioner (Grade 9)
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £31.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Title : Approved Mental Health Act Practitioner (Grade 9)
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : County Hall, Pembrokeshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £31.00
Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health and AMHP Team. Bro Cerwyn CMHT serves as the hub for our dynamic team, committed to providing high-quality mental health services to the citizens of Pembrokeshire. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges.
We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who is person-centered in their approach and passionate about working in mental health. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and will work effectively as both a team player and on their own initiative.
Position Overview:
As an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will play a crucial role in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments for Pembrokeshire citizens. Working collaboratively with a fast-paced team of AMHPs and Mental Health Social Workers, you will be responsible for responding to assessments in both community and hospital settings. The role involves participating in the duty rota, completing 117 reviews, and fulfilling other duties as required.
As part of your role, you will be actively involved in safeguarding some of the most vulnerable service users in the County and use Social Services and Wellbeing Care Act legislation to commission Care Packages and Placements for service users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Mental Health Act Assessments based on recent examples and references within the last five years.
- Respond promptly to Mental Health Act Assessments in various settings.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure the efficient delivery of mental health services.
- Provide regular updates on activities and progress to the Service Manager and Team Manager.
- Complete 117 reviews and other assigned duties as needed.
- You will be expected to champion the Social Model within secondary mental health
- This position requires Flexibility to work outside standard operating hours, particularly for assessments that extend past 17:00
Qualifications and Experience:
-Qualified and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional.
-Registration with Social Care Wales.
-Demonstrated experience in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments within the last five years.
-Full-time position (37 hours per week).
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : County Hall, Pembrokeshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £31.00
Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health and AMHP Team. Bro Cerwyn CMHT serves as the hub for our dynamic team, committed to providing high-quality mental health services to the citizens of Pembrokeshire. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges.
We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who is person-centered in their approach and passionate about working in mental health. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and will work effectively as both a team player and on their own initiative.
Position Overview:
As an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will play a crucial role in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments for Pembrokeshire citizens. Working collaboratively with a fast-paced team of AMHPs and Mental Health Social Workers, you will be responsible for responding to assessments in both community and hospital settings. The role involves participating in the duty rota, completing 117 reviews, and fulfilling other duties as required.
As part of your role, you will be actively involved in safeguarding some of the most vulnerable service users in the County and use Social Services and Wellbeing Care Act legislation to commission Care Packages and Placements for service users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Mental Health Act Assessments based on recent examples and references within the last five years.
- Respond promptly to Mental Health Act Assessments in various settings.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure the efficient delivery of mental health services.
- Provide regular updates on activities and progress to the Service Manager and Team Manager.
- Complete 117 reviews and other assigned duties as needed.
- You will be expected to champion the Social Model within secondary mental health
- This position requires Flexibility to work outside standard operating hours, particularly for assessments that extend past 17:00
Qualifications and Experience:
-Qualified and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional.
-Registration with Social Care Wales.
-Demonstrated experience in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments within the last five years.
-Full-time position (37 hours per week).