Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Social Worker
Carlisle, Cumbria
£37 Per hour
Job Overview
Randstad Agency is looking for a qualified and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Social Worker to join our team in Carlisle.
This role involves working with individuals experiencing mental health crises, conducting assessments, and coordinating care plans in line with the Mental Health Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Mental Health Assessments: Conduct thorough mental health assessments for individuals in crisis, determining the necessity for intervention under the Mental Health Act.
- Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
- Coordination of Care: Develop and implement comprehensive care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, family members, and community resources.
- Legal Responsibilities: Fulfill legal duties as an AMHP, including arranging and coordinating compulsory admissions to hospital when required.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate records of all assessments, interventions, and decisions made, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and organizational policies.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: A degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.
- AMHP Certification: Approved Mental Health Professional status.
- Experience: Significant experience working in mental health settings, particularly in crisis intervention and assessment roles.
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related legislation..
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates upto £37 Per hour
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV on
we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.