Approved Mental Health Professional – Doncaster – Adults Team, Doncaster
Client:
Location:
Doncaster, United Kingdom
Job Category:
-
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
12696c2c6798
Job Views:
25
Posted:
13.04.2025
Expiry Date:
28.05.2025
Job Description:
An exciting job role has recently become available in Doncaster. They are looking for a new member for their Adults Team.
Benefits of the role:
* Hybrid working available
* Weekly pay
* Supportive team
* Long term contract
Responsibilities:
* To carry out and manage the process of MHA assessments, consistent with legal and statutory obligations including identification and implementation of least restrictive options and identification, engagement and support of Nearest Relatives when undertaking statutory work.
* To undertake duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 including participation (when required) in the Doncaster area Out of Hours 17:00 - 08:30 (Mon-Fri) AMHP/Adult Making Safe back-up rota.
* To be the Statutory decision-maker on behalf of DMBC with regard to the AMHP role and responsibility under the MHA.
* To provide specialised advice to colleagues, managers, and partner agencies in relation to mental health issues and where appropriate to the application of mental health law.
* To provide support and advice to colleagues in relation to statutory work; including Community Treatment Orders, Guardianship, Mental Health Tribunals, and Mental Capacity Act issues.
What we are looking for in a Social Worker:
* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Hold a full UK licence
* Post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
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