Qualified Social Worker | AMHP

Randstad

  • Halton, Cheshire
  • £45.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Are you a Qualified Social Worker?Do you have an AMHP Qualification?Are you looking for an AMHP role that is Monday - Friday?Yes?Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Halton Council as an AMHP. This is a full time role working Monday to Friday. You can expect an amazing pay rate of £45 per hour.Benefits:
  • Hybrid working
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
  • Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
  • Weekly payroll
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
  • Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
  • Access to 100's of discounts through the Happi App
  • Access to free financial and healthcare advice through the Happi App
Responsibilities:
  • Undertake Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments to determine appropriate interventions
  • Coordinate with doctors, police, ambulance, and mental health teams during assessments
  • Participate in the AMHP rota, including out-of-hours emergency response
  • Collaborate with multi-agency professionals on complex mental health cases
  • Represent the Local Authority in safeguarding meetings, tribunals, and court proceedings
  • Complete statutory MHA paperwork and provide detailed reports
  • Promote and protect service users' rights throughout MHA processes
  • Assess and manage risk including safeguarding, suicide risk, and self-neglect
  • Apply the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) principles in assessments and decision-making
  • Provide support and guidance to colleagues on MHA-related queries
  • Liaise with hospitals and community teams for safe discharge and step-down planning
  • Attend AMHP supervision and complete CPD for ongoing re-approval
Requirements:
  • Social Work England registered
  • Social Work Qualification
  • Enhanced DBS
Experience:
  • Adults
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and 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.

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