Role Overview
Full‑time, permanent Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) positions with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead. Salary £47,831 – £56,997 per annum plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.
Responsibilities
* Co‑ordinate Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments and manage a small, capped caseload of complex cases.
* Fulfil statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and ensure compliance with relevant policies and Codes of Practice.
* Provide social supervision for service users under s37/41 of the MHA and prepare reports for the Ministry of Justice.
* Manage complex cases through risk assessments, care planning and contingency planning under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
* Promote equality, challenge stigma and safeguard the human rights of service users and their families.
* Contribute to the supervision and training of Social Workers, students and trainees.
* Facilitate least‑restrictive community support options by coordinating resources and working collaboratively with partner agencies.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care, safeguarding and support that uphold the dignity, rights and recovery of service users.
Qualifications
* Current AMHP status and relevant professional registration with SWE, HCPC or NMC.
* Proven experience in mental health services, including risk management and safeguarding.
* A strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Act 2014 and associated legislation.
* Excellent communication, decision‑making and organisational skills.
Benefits
* 32 days annual leave.
* Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
* Free employee parking near the offices.
* Flexible and hybrid working pattern.
* Generous local government pension scheme, including life cover (3× annual salary) and an Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* Give‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
* Instant Reward Scheme for innovative achievement.Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
* Access to discounts with hotels, retailers, gym memberships and travel.
Equal Opportunity
RBWM is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all. We support people with disabilities, former armed forces personnel and those who have been part of any formal care system up to age 25; if you meet the minimum requirements you will be guaranteed an interview.
Contact
For informal discussion, contact Ishumael Nyachengwe, Service Manager, at ishumael.nyachengwe@RBWM.gov.uk.
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