Casual AMHP

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, hosted by Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC), and provides a service to Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Luton Borough Council (LBC). EDT responds 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 acts 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Mental Health Act Assessments out of hours
• Provide emergency social work services to children, young people, and adults at risk of harm
• Work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of service users

Requirements

• Access to own transport
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to emergency situations
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation and procedures

About Central Bedfordshire Council

Central Bedfordshire Council is a local authority committed to providing high-quality services to its residents. We are passionate about creating equal opportunities and promoting diversity in the workplace.

Our Values

• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork