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Dedicated AMHP (£3,000 pro rata per annum Market Supplement for AMHP)
| Posting date: | 18 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,186 to £45,291 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Chester; Ellesmere Port |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | W3432 |
Summary
Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.
We are currently looking for qualified and experienced AMHP’s to join our Dedicated AMHP Team. We would like to appoint someone on either full time or part-time basis. Here at Cheshire West, we have just awarded our AMHPS with an AMHP supplement of £3000 per year as an interim arrangement until March 2025 which is paid on top of their salary on a pro-rata basis.
The team is very experienced, welcoming and supportive. You will have daily direct contact with your manager, and regular supervision. The team covers all Mental Health Act assessments, Social Supervision, CTO meetings, Guardianship Orders and Mental Health Tribunals. The work is often very fast paced and challenging but I believe the team is balancing the tasks and responsibilities in a fair and efficient manner. In order to cover the borough efficiently, You will be a hybrid worker, working across the borough from home and have access to office space in Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford.
There are two positions available:
1 x Full time (37 hours) available from 5/8/2024
2 x Part time (18.5 hours) available from 1/10/2024
Condensed hours possible. We primarily work from home, but there are several office bases available as well.
We do not case manage in the Dedicated AMHP Team but there is an expectation for the successful candidates to train as a social supervisors and take on this role.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
Work with local people to undertake complex MHA assessments, implementing appropriate courses of action or treatment
Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team
Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our great legal support services
Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways: we meet the cost of your professional registration fee as standard
You will have:
Professional Social Work/OT/Mental Health Nurse/Psychologist qualification
AMHP qualification (postgraduate certificate on master’s level)
Experience of managing high risk, complex cases and safeguarding Adults.
Experience of working in a mental health team understanding the legislation that underpins the role.
Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential)
Understanding of services essential to meeting the needs of people with Mental Health needs.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
Ability to cope positively with change and an ability to promote positive changes to make a difference.
Awareness of importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
Ability to carry out assessment and support planning in line with relevant legislation.
You are confident, energetic and enthusiastic as well as sensitive and resilient.
Self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care.
Resilient personal stress management.
Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. With our mobile flexible working policy, great annual leave offer, Working Rewards Scheme including, holiday plus, car scheme, childcare scheme etc. you can achieve a good work life balance, creating a happy workforce and helping to maintain good physical and mental health.
If you would like an informal chat about this post or should you have any questions please contact:
*Amanda Davies (Practice Manager) on 07842 419919 (Amanda.davies@chehirewest.gov.uk)
*Eszter Rebay (Team Manager) on 07988967877 (eszter.rebay@cheshirewest.gov.uk)
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.
We are currently looking for qualified and experienced AMHP’s to join our Dedicated AMHP Team. We would like to appoint someone on either full time or part-time basis. Here at Cheshire West, we have just awarded our AMHPS with an AMHP supplement of £3000 per year as an interim arrangement until March 2025 which is paid on top of their salary on a pro-rata basis.
The team is very experienced, welcoming and supportive. You will have daily direct contact with your manager, and regular supervision. The team covers all Mental Health Act assessments, Social Supervision, CTO meetings, Guardianship Orders and Mental Health Tribunals. The work is often very fast paced and challenging but I believe the team is balancing the tasks and responsibilities in a fair and efficient manner. In order to cover the borough efficiently, You will be a hybrid worker, working across the borough from home and have access to office space in Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford.
There are two positions available:
1 x Full time (37 hours) available from 5/8/2024
2 x Part time (18.5 hours) available from 1/10/2024
Condensed hours possible. We primarily work from home, but there are several office bases available as well.
We do not case manage in the Dedicated AMHP Team but there is an expectation for the successful candidates to train as a social supervisors and take on this role.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
Work with local people to undertake complex MHA assessments, implementing appropriate courses of action or treatment
Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team
Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our great legal support services
Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways: we meet the cost of your professional registration fee as standard
You will have:
Professional Social Work/OT/Mental Health Nurse/Psychologist qualification
AMHP qualification (postgraduate certificate on master’s level)
Experience of managing high risk, complex cases and safeguarding Adults.
Experience of working in a mental health team understanding the legislation that underpins the role.
Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential)
Understanding of services essential to meeting the needs of people with Mental Health needs.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
Ability to cope positively with change and an ability to promote positive changes to make a difference.
Awareness of importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
Ability to carry out assessment and support planning in line with relevant legislation.
You are confident, energetic and enthusiastic as well as sensitive and resilient.
Self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care.
Resilient personal stress management.
Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. With our mobile flexible working policy, great annual leave offer, Working Rewards Scheme including, holiday plus, car scheme, childcare scheme etc. you can achieve a good work life balance, creating a happy workforce and helping to maintain good physical and mental health.
If you would like an informal chat about this post or should you have any questions please contact:
*Amanda Davies (Practice Manager) on 07842 419919 (Amanda.davies@chehirewest.gov.uk)
*Eszter Rebay (Team Manager) on 07988967877 (eszter.rebay@cheshirewest.gov.uk)
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