Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Approved Mental Health Professional within the Adult Frontline & Community Team to work Full Time based in Surrey.
The salary for this AMHP job is up to £52,588 per annum.
Main duties:
* Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.
* Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.
* Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.
* Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions, promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.
* Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.
* Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.
* Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.
* Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.
* Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.
* As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.
* Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.
* Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies.
Benefits That Surrey Offer:
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* AMHP allowance of up to £3,000 per annum.
Requirements of this AMHP job:
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
Contact: This AMHP job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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