Approved Mental Health Act Professional - Community Mental Health Team
Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health and AMHP Team. Bro Cerwyn CMHT serves as the hub for our dynamic team, committed to providing high-quality mental health services to the citizens of Pembrokeshire. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges.
We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who is person-centered in their approach and passionate about working in mental health. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and will work effectively as both a team player and on their own initiative.
Position Overview
As an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will play a crucial role in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments for Pembrokeshire citizens. Working collaboratively with a fast-paced team of AMHPs and Mental Health Social Workers, you will be responsible for responding to assessments in both community and hospital settings. The role involves participating in the duty rota, completing 117 reviews, and fulfilling other duties as required. You will be actively involved in safeguarding some of the most vulnerable service users in the County and will use Social Services and Wellbeing Care Act legislation to commission Care Packages and Placements for service users.
In return for your hard work you will have access to both managerial and clinical supervision and will have the support of the Team Leaders in the service, as well as attending social care forums.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct Mental Health Act Assessments based on recent examples and references within the last five years.
* Respond promptly to Mental Health Act Assessments in various settings.
* Collaborate with team members to ensure the efficient delivery of mental health services.
* Provide regular updates on activities and progress to the Service Manager and Team Manager.
* Complete 117 reviews and other assigned duties as needed.
* You will be expected to champion the Social Model within secondary mental health.
* Flexibility to work beyond standard hours, particularly for assessments that extend past 17:00.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional.
* Registration with Social Care Wales.
* Demonstrated experience in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments within the last five years.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where appropriate for your role, personal information may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other improper conduct. Further details about data use can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying. Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for safeguarding responsibilities and related actions. This policy applies to employees, councillors, volunteers and service providers.
Support & Additional Info
Please contact the HR Systems Team if you are unable to apply online. For queries relating to this vacancy, please contact the Recruitment Team by email. Salaries are stated in National Joint Council terms in effect as of 01/04/2025. The Council may consider suitable alternative employment for employees at risk of redeployment.
Welsh language skills are desirable; applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Mental Health Care
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
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