The Specialist Mental Health Team (SMHT) is looking to recruit an experienced AMHP/Social Worker to become part of the team. The SMHT work closely with people suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems who have complex social care needs. The team is comprised of AMHPs/Social Workers who carry out the statutory requirements of the AMHP role under the Mental Health Act 1983 and support and advise Adult Social Care Locality Teams, interface with Health colleagues offering experience and knowledge to enhance client experience as well as support individual team members.
You will be part of the Specialist Mental Health Team and will complete assessments, care plans and reviews when not completing Statutory AMHP duties. Ongoing risk assessment whilst considering safeguarding issues is a significant part of the role as well as excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act and associated legislation is expected.
The successful candidate will be qualified in DIPSW or equivalent and will be AMHP trained, enthusiastic as well as having excellent communication skills.
In return we offer regular supervision both individual, peer and ample opportunity to enhance professional development through training. Excellent levels of support are given to team members in this busy, friendly and experienced team.
For an informal discussion please contact Liz Russell, Team Lead on 01635 503185. For an application form please call 01635 519122.
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
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Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Working pattern: 2 days per week. One day must be a Friday.
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