Senior Social Worker (AMHP)
* Permanent, Full Time
* Salary: £45,217 to £54,395 per annum
* Location: Essex (Community-based worker)
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Approved Mental Health Service (AMHP) Service. This role offers the opportunity to work a condensed week of 37 hours across 4 weekdays, with the expectation to be office-based in either Colchester or Basildon as required.
Day to Day of the role:
* Undertake statutory assessments and manage the AMHP rota.
* Triage initial enquiries and prioritise responses in line with statutory duties.
* Provide expert advice and guidance in complex situations, supporting colleagues with complex cases.
* Manage a complex workload and maintain accurate and timely data, reports, and presentations.
* Conduct assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 and plan responses to safeguard vulnerable adults.
* Work collaboratively with the deputy team manager to coordinate, triage, and allocate incoming referrals.
* Build effective working relationships across the Council, with partners, and voluntary agencies.
* Deliver expertise in particular areas of practice and lead on those areas.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
* Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) as recognised by ECC.
* Significant experience in social work and the ability to mentor team members.
* Comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance related to mental health.
* Ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the community.
* Driving licence and car, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
Benefits:
* Training and development opportunities from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
* Flexible working options.
* Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
* Lease Car scheme.
* Relocation package up to £8,000 (T&Cs apply).
* Life assurance of three times annual salary.
* Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Volunteering leave.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Employee Networks.
To apply for this Senior Social Worker (AMHP) position, please submit your CV.
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