Casual - Edt Amhp

**Team**:Emergency Duty Team

**Job Family**:CBG 11 + 2 - Supporting

**Salary**:£41,691 per annum pro rata. £19,72 per hour plus holiday entitlement of £2.38 per hour

**Retain Rate**: £28,46 per 8-hour shift
**Hours**:Casual when required by the service.

**Location**:Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, SG17 5TQ

**Contract Type**:Fixed - Casual

**Closing Date**:21st May 2023

**Interview Date**:TBC

**About Us**

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. You can view a list of these in detail on our website.

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

**About the role**

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Emergency Duty Team to support the service as a Casual AMHP. This role is to cover annual leave, training or any unexpected absences from the service and will involve working as a casual AMHP.

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an emergency social work service out of hours, the service is hosted by Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and provides a service to Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Luton Borough Council (LBC). EDT respond to all emergency social care and Mental Health Act Assessments that arise out of hours and which cannot be left until the next working day. EDT will act to ensure the immediate protection and safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who are at risk of harm. All work is undertaken within the relevant legislative framework.

As a Casual AMHP role the service provides a retain rate for the shift and you will have responsibility for undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments out of hours.

Succeed, and you will be part of a varied and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we’re passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It’s why we’re committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.

As part of this role you will need to have access to your own transport.

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.

Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website: Climate change - tackling it and our strategyYou will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this **Recruitment Pack**Safeguarding