Approved Mental Health Professional

Job Title:
Approved Mental Health Professional
Salary:
Up to £44,711 per annum, plus 20% out-of-hours supplement and additional £3,000 market forces p.a
37 Hours per Week

Location:

Wildwood, Worcester
Team: AMHP Hub
Permanent

The Role:

Adult Social Care in Worcestershire is changing - be part of our transformation journey!

As part of the Transformation of Mental Health Social Care in Worcestershire we have a number of exciting opportunities (both full time and part time) for Approved Mental Health Professionals to join our recently redesigned, dedicated AMHP hub serving the community of Worcestershire.

We welcome applications from qualified AMHPs whose professional background is not necessarily a social work qualification.

We are seeking highly motivated, flexible individuals who have a proven track record and experience of AMHP practice, along with a highly competent level of skill in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Applicants will need to hold an acknowledged Approved Mental Health Professionals qualification and have evidence of their 18 hours continued professional development over the previous 12 months. Applicants will have 2 years minimum AMHP experience or dedicated AMHP hub experience previously.

Applicants will be expected to hold high professional standards and act as a role model for the values and behaviours expected of the AMHP role, supporting the development of the AMHP service, and undertaking duties expected of AMHPs in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and AMHP competencies. We are seeking highly motivated, flexible individuals who have a proven track record and experience of AMHP practice, along with a highly competent level of skill in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

To be successful in this role applicants will be able to demonstrate an extensive understanding of the legislation that governs the AMHP role for which they are applying, (Mental Health Act, The Care Act, and the Mental Capacity Act). In addition, the post holder, as an employee of the Worcestershire County Council, will be committed to working in close collaboration with our partner agencies which includes Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, who provide our specialist mental health services.

Successful applicants will be joining a dedicated AMHP hub that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week (including Bank Holidays), providing a service to Worcestershire and will be working 37 hours (full time) across a shift pattern of days and nights. Early 8am – 19:00 pm, Late 11am – 22:00pm and night shift 21:30pm to 8:30am.

In return we offer a highly competitive salary and the opportunity for progression, excellent training including a thorough induction, linked to the AMHP role and professional development plans.

You will receive professional supervision alongside regular team reflective meetings and bi-monthly AMHP development forums. You will be joining a team of motivated, dedicated, and supportive colleagues. In Worcestershire we offer flexible and mobile working, with supporting technology, enabling you to work from a range of office bases, touch points and home.

In addition to the above, support will also be provided through The Social Work Academy (SWA) who work closely with the AMHP Lead and Principal Social Workers across both Directorates to ensure that learning is continuous and supports practice improvement.

If you would like to find out more about these posts and the exciting opportunities to be part of a developing dedicated AMHP service, please contact Dee Blake, AMHP Service Manager/AMHP Lead at  Tel: .

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.
  
  If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take…