Social Worker, Mental Health

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Approved Mental Health Professional within Adult Social Services to work full time based in Oldham.

The salary for this permanent AMHP job is up to £45,718 per annum.

• To prepare for social work contact and involvement, including reviewing case notes, liaising with other for additional information.
• To produce, deliver, evaluate and update Care & Support Plans and packages, in order to resolve practical and emotional social care, health and wellbeing difficulties.
• To work with Service Users, Carers and families to assist them to make informed choices and decisions as part of Self Directed Care and Individual Budgets, considering the available resources and the most appropriate service interventions.
• To be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues and following relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.
• To identify, assess and manage risks to Service Users, Carers and Families, and contribute towards a positive change to behaviour to reduce risk.
• To respond to crisis situations, making assessments about urgency and using appropriate legal intervention.
• To act for and advocate on behalf of Service Users, Carers and Families, within the boundaries of corporate and directorate policies.
• To develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with partnership agencies, including health and voluntary sector agencies.
• To attend, prepare for and participate in formal supervision sessions, including examining own performance, identify learning needs and ensure efficient support for professional development is taking place.
• Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years’ service.
• Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events