The role
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a 'can do' attitude and enviable reputation. As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward thinking. We are committed to out 'Fairer Future for All' promise that ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join Southwark's centralised daytime AMHP service. You will be part of a supportive, dynamic team based within Adult Mental Health Social Care, and work on a rota with colleague.
You will be working as a full-time AMHP and will be involved in carrying out assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983, (amended 2007) in a variety of different settings including psychiatric wards, A&E departments, police stations, the local Place of Safety and in the community.
We offer clear professional leadership and supervision and you will have access to a wider range of continuous development and training opportunities. You will be supported to contribute to the professional development of staff and students. You will be part of a small , dedicated AMHP team working on a rota that is supplemented by other AMHPs within the department.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced, practising AMHP who is familiar with carrying out assessments in a wide range of settings. We need someone who is flexible, resilience and has an enthusiasm and passion for AMHP work.
Benefits and more information:
From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. You will benefit from 29 days basic annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 36 days with continuous service, a generous local government salary related pension, cycle to work and cycle loan scheme, season-ticket loan, confidential wellbeing and counselling support. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Additional details
AMHPs receive an additional annual payment of £2,500 per annum.
A Social Work qualification, AMHP qualification and Social Work England registration is required for this role.
Please note this post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at enhanced level.
Please contact Ian Aldridge, AMHP Manager for further information and an informal discussion about the role on 020 7525 2751.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 21st May 2023 at 23:59
Interview date: 6th June 2023
SWCHTF
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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