APPROVED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (AMHP)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
24/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£39,493 - £43,516 pro rata to hours worked grade 12
Job Category:
Social Work - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Lanchester Road Hospital, Hybrid working applies
Further Information
Adult and Health Services
Adult Care
COUNTYWIDE AMHP SERVICE
APPROVED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (AMHP)
Casual supply
Grade 12
VACANCY NO: AHS/23/53
Durham County Council are seeking casual Approved Mental Health Professionals to work within the Core AMHP team based at Lanchester Road Hospital to work as and when required. Hybrid working applies.
The role can involve working on a rota system Monday to Friday, being on duty three days a week to ensure that workers get accrued time owing in a timely fashion.
Core AMHPs triage, plan, co-ordinate and undertake assessments under the Mental Health Act, working with people of all ages to consider alternatives to formal hospital admission or ensuring that admissions are undertaken with humanity and professionalism. The roles are challenging but rewarding and no two days are the same!
Durham County Council is committed to the development and consolidation of its AMHP service and supports a number of staff annually to complete AMHP training. As a member of the Core Team you would be expected to contribute to this training, including acting as a practice mentor.
Ongoing refresher training is offered as part of a regional agreement, alongside which you would benefit from accessing learning and development opportunities from across the authority and partner agencies.
Required qualifications:
Professional Qualification: Degree in SW, Dip SW, CSS or CQSW or equivalent. Plus AMHP qualification
And Social Work England registration or be applying for registration.
For further information about the post please contact:
Stevan Walton (Team Manager) on 07595 313655 email stevan.walton@durham.gov.uk
Interviews will be held week commencing 20th February, 2023
Interviews may be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Take a look at our comprehensive benefits package Rewards and benefits - Durham County Council
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services via
Email: PESAHS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.