Adult Social Care Professional

4 weeks ago

Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time
Approved Mental Health Professional - Out of Hours

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting.

Organisation: Kirklees Council

Directorate: Adults & Health

Service Area: Adults Social Care Operation

Hours: 37

Number of Jobs: 1

Location(s): Across Kirklees

Position type: Permanent

Grade: Grade 13

Out of hours enhancements apply to this job.

We're committed to providing our AMHPs with exceptional levels of support, from a comprehensive induction through to continuous personal and professional development.

This includes supervision, training opportunities, and practice sessions.

The work of an AMHP is not always easy, and we understand the importance of taking care of ourselves.

We take your wellbeing seriously and have Wellbeing Champions based across Adult Social care who understand when you may need some additional support.

The role will involve a blended approach to office and home working to meet the needs of the service and yourself.

IT will be provided to ensure comfortable working environments both at home and in the office.

As a local authority, we are committed to flexible working and always promote a healthy work-life balance.

The EDS primary role is to undertake Mental Health Act assessments and provide emergency adult social care cover for the local authority out of hours.

This includes emergency housing, safeguarding, and working with the police in domestic violence and crisis situations.

Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are always supported, risk is managed proportionately, and safeguarding is of paramount importance.

You will require working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Care Act (2014), Human Rights Act, and SEND Legislation.

You must hold a Social Work England recognised qualification (or equivalent with your professional body) and have evidence that you are registered with Social Work England.

You must be qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional.

Travel is an essential part of this job, and you will be required to travel across Kirklees.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake Mental Health Act assessments
  • Provide emergency adult social care cover for the local authority out of hours
  • Work with the police in domestic violence and crisis situations
  • Manage risk proportionately and ensure safeguarding is of paramount importance

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Care Act (2014), Human Rights Act, and SEND Legislation
  • Social Work England recognised qualification (or equivalent with your professional body)
  • Registration with Social Work England
  • Qualification as an Approved Mental Health Professional

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