Are you a Qualified Social Worker?
Do you have an AMHP Qualification?
Are you looking for an AMHP role that is Monday - Friday?
Yes?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Halton Council as an AMHP. This is a full time role working Monday to Friday. You can expect an amazing pay rate of £45 per hour.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Mileage reimbursement
* Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
* Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
* Weekly payroll
* Competitive pay rates
* Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
* Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
* Access to 100's of discounts through the Happi App
* Access to free financial and healthcare advice through the Happi App
Responsibilities:
* Undertake Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments to determine appropriate interventions
* Coordinate with doctors, police, ambulance, and mental health teams during assessments
* Participate in the AMHP rota, including out-of-hours emergency response
* Collaborate with multi-agency professionals on complex mental health cases
* Represent the Local Authority in safeguarding meetings, tribunals, and court proceedings
* Complete statutory MHA paperwork and provide detailed reports
* Promote and protect service users' rights throughout MHA processes
* Assess and manage risk including safeguarding, suicide risk, and self-neglect
* Apply the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) principles in assessments and decision-making
* Provide support and guidance to colleagues on MHA-related queries
* Liaise with hospitals and community teams for safe discharge and step-down planning
* Attend AMHP supervision and complete CPD for ongoing re-approval
Requirements:
* Social Work England registered
* Social Work Qualification
* Enhanced DBS
Experience:
* Adults
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.