Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced EDT/AMHP Social worker to work within Lambeth Council.
Job Purpose
- To promote positive change in people's lives by using social work methods, models, and tools, with the aims of helping them to be as independent as possible and to manage risks of abuse and neglect To provide a high quality, integrated, effective, Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)/Social Work service in line with legal and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act (MHA, 1983, amended 2007), Care Act 2014 & National Guidance and Local Policy.
- The post holder will undertake assessments, reviews, and planned interventions under the remit of the Care Act in addition to undertaking the functions of an Approved Mental Health Professional on behalf of the Local Authority.
- There will be the requirement that the post holder will be part of the AMHP duty rota.
- To make professional judgements in the context of the relevant legal and policy frameworks, including but not limited to: The Mental Capacity Act / DoLS as well as The Liberty Protection Safeguards as appropriate.
- The Human Rights Act and relevant case law in relation to the role of the AMHP.
- Where appropriate to work with people to carry out assessments of their needs for care and support, to plan how those needs will be met, to support them with putting those plans into action and review those plans and reassess needs as required.
- Where appropriate to carry out adult safeguarding enquiries, support the work of others involved in these enquiries, and to support people with care and support needs to develop and put into action safeguarding plans appropriate to their wishes and circumstances.
- Where appropriate to review and sign off appropriateness for Breathing Space applications in as far as the regulations under The Debt Respite Scheme Regulations 2020 mandate.
You will need to be:
- SWE registered
- Eligible to work in the UK
Why Choose Remedy?
- Competitive pay rates
- Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
- 1st tier agency
- Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*
If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly