Social Work Approved Mental Health Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Sanctuary Health Full time

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 300 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Social Worker to join a well-established Adults service based in Preston, Lancashire.

**Team/Specialism**:Approved Mental Health Practitioner - Night Service

**Pay Rate**: £45 per hour (assignment rate)

**Contract**:Locum, 3-Months

**Hours**: Full-time

**Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel**:

- Fully online and paperless registration service
- Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
- Exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable) and extensive equipment provided.
- Revalidation/registration renewal based on length of service
- £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped - T&Cs apply)
- Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience recruiting to social work roles (public & private sector)
- Daily payroll and in-house payroll system
- Access to our online career’s hub

**Requirements of the Social Worker**:

- Degree or equivalent in social work
- Current Social Work England registration
- Significant frontline experience in Adults Services

**Main Duties**:

- Contribute to service delivery that is person centred and outcome focussed with an emphasis on least restrictive principles and enabling recovery.
- Ensure collaborative work with colleagues and with other professionals and agencies with an emphasis on a multi agency team of support being in place to work with individuals whose needs are complicated or unstable.
- To deliver a professional AMHP service
- To contribute to the delivery of personalised assessments in line with legislation and guidance and in line with county policies and procedures.
- To contribute to the provision of high quality assessments, reviews and support plans for individuals, in consultation with the person and their carer.
- To liaise with others involved in the service users / carers care to support decision making in future needs - such as provision of ongoing effective, support; contribute to information gathering regarding safeguarding of children and adults and effective risk management. Including clear decision making and reporting on outcomes.
- To communicate effectively with customers, carers, other agencies and professionals to support the delivery of a co-ordinated response to customer and carer needs
- To effectively manage your own assessment allocations and support allocation to others as part of a duty system.
- To keep effective records in relation to the work undertaken using Social Care electronic records and health recording systems.
- To contribute to effective team working and to service development and to work with management to identify improvements that could be introduced to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Directorate
- To undertake continuous professional development including attendance at formal training
- To maintain Approved Mental Health Professional status as required by the local authorities maintaining competence framework - update training, supervision, peer meeting attendance, relevant private study. The post holder is expected to carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the County Council’s Policies and Procedures and the Directorate’s Statement of Principles and Standards of Conduct.

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