Approved Mental Health Practitioner - Social Care in Hereford, Herefordshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)
Specialism: Social Care
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Salary: £33.33 per hour
Type: Locum, Full Time, 14 Weeks (37 Hours per Week)

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: Enjoy the freedom of locum work, allowing you to achieve an excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive pay: Earn £33.33 per hour while making a meaningful impact within the community.
• Professional development: Benefit from regular supervision, training opportunities, and ongoing learning in a supportive team environment.
• Flexible rota: Choose to work in or out of hours with manageable rotas that support your preferred working pattern.
• Great location: Enjoy the picturesque countryside, rich heritage, and welcoming community that Herefordshire has to offer.

What you will do:

• Conduct Mental Health Act assessments and make informed decisions in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
• Provide expert advice and support to vulnerable adults, ensuring their rights, wellbeing, and safety remain central to all decision-making.
• Liaise effectively with mental health teams, medical professionals, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records and prepare detailed reports where required.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and reflective practice sessions to support continuous service improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification and current approval.
• Extensive experience working within adult mental health services and Mental Health Act legislation.
• Strong assessment, decision-making, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and multidisciplinary working abilities.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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