Approved Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our team at Devon County Council. As an AMHP, you will play a critical role in providing an essential response to urgent requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act.

Key Responsibilities

  • Triaging and prioritizing workloads to make decisions on carrying out assessments in line with Devon County Council's statutory responsibilities.
  • Working alongside a separate Emergency Duty Service (EDS) to respond to Children and Adult referrals in an out-of-hours joint social care team.
  • Implementing specialist service models for our three core EDS services (Adults, Children's and Mental Health) to provide an improved, streamlined way of partnership working.

Requirements

  • Registered qualified professional (Social Work, Nurse, OT, psychologist)
  • Currently authorized as an AMHP (Post-Grad Certificate in Mental Health)
  • Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply, a range of complex and specialist legislation (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Children Act and other relevant case law)
  • Valid driving license
  • Experience of working independently undertaking MHA assessments
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary settings

What We Offer

  • Excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
  • 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
  • Opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Relocation support of up to £10,000, subject to qualifying conditions, and visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package.

How to Apply

Please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached to the advert for further information and to apply.

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