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Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Social Workers
Oldham Council – Full-Time (x7) and Part-Time (x1) Permanent Positions
Grade 8 | £41,511 to £45,718
Description
Oldham Council is expanding its dedicated AMHP Social Work team and is recruiting 7 full-time and 1 part-time Approved Mental Health Professional Social Worker to join our forward-thinking, person-centred Mental Health Service.
As an AMHP, you will play a critical role in upholding the rights, dignity, and safety of individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll work as part of a supportive, integrated service where your expertise is valued, your wellbeing prioritised, and your professional development supported.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a borough that champions restorative practice, strengths-based approaches, and high-quality statutory social work.
Responsibilities
* Deliver statutory functions under the Mental Health Act (1983) including Mental Health Act assessments.
* Provide leadership and decision-making in urgent and complex mental health situations.
* Collaborate with health and social care professionals to safeguard and support individuals in crisis.
* Undertake assessments, contribute to care planning, and support risk management across inpatient and community settings.
* Maintain accurate, analytical records and prepare high-quality written reports.
* Offer guidance to colleagues and act as a role model for best practice in mental health social work.
* Participate in the AMHP rota and contribute to service development and reflective practice sessions.
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker.
* AMHP qualification.
* Currently warranted.
* Substantial post-qualifying experience in mental health settings, including statutory work.
* Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and associated legislation.
* Excellent assessment, risk analysis, and crisis intervention skills.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
* Flexible and resilient with a commitment to continuous professional development.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
* A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
* Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
* An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
* Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
* Payroll service twice a week.
* Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
* Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
* Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
* DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.