This role has a starting salary of £46,399 - £49,588 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week, plus a pro-rated market supplement of £3,000 per annum. We also welcome part-time applications.
We are excited to be hiring Approved Mental Health Professionals to join our fantastic Mental Health teams. The teams are based in Leatherhead, Reigate, Tandridge, Woking, Runnymede, Waverly and Guildford (one vacancy per team).
About the Role
As a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will be responsible for undertaking statutory duties as laid out in the Mental Health Act, the Care Act and as part of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service at Surrey County Council.
AMHPs in frontline teams undertake pure AMHP assessments while those in the community teams support the frontline team's rota as well as assist individuals, carers and families to develop support plans to meet the outcomes identified, using a strength-based approach and family/friends/community options where appropriate and eligible needs are identified.
You will be supported to contribute to the professional development of staff and students through supervision and training.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
* Ability to maintain personal Approved Mental Health Professional status (Warranted).
* Professional Qualification in Social Work.
* Post qualifying experience that should include direct work with those who have mental health needs.
* A working knowledge of legislation, assessments, preparation of care plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.
* Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
The closing date for this advert is 31/12/2024 although applications will be reviewed, and appointments made, on an on-going basis.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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