Mental Health Social Worker (with AMHP Status)
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,
This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brought Council Adult Social Care. We are looking to recruit full time Mental Health Social Workers in our borough wide Community Mental Health Social Work Service, part time working 18.5 hours can be considered.
Applicants must be a qualified social workers, with AMHP Status and registered with Social Work England.
The role is primarily to undertake MHA Assessments and related work under the Mental Health Act however you may be required to undertake care management, safeguarding and hospital discharge duties where service need dictates.
Experience of dealing with complex and challenging situations is required with a high level of skill in risk assessment. Ability to take part in the 7 day working rota (for which enhancements will apply) and on call overnight rota is a requirement of the post as is the ability to drive within and outside of the borough at short notice. The use of pool cars are available to carry out your duties subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and licence check.
You will be working within a stable, friendly and skilled service that is diverse and supportive. Management support is available 24/7 as is access to legal advice. You will be given an induction, excellent training opportunities, AMHP update training and regular professional supervision. Attendance at the local and joint AMHP Forums are also actively encouraged.
We offer up to 36 days annual leave, depending upon service, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days leave, and family friendly policies (subject to conditions) and a competitive pension. We also offer a range of employee benefits.
Requirements:
* Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent
* Social Work England Registration
* Car Driving Licence holder with the ability to travel within and outside of the borough at short notice.
* Qualified AMHP
* Ability to work unsocial hours across 7 days and participate on the on call out of hours AMHP rota.
To request an informal discussion, please email Jackie Bott, Rufaro Maeresara or Sarita Godhania on 0121 569 2266.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults barring check.
Hours
37 hours per week (part time working 18.5 hours can be considered)
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/asc/working-adult-social-care
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To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/asc/working-adult-social-care
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