Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Posted 08 May 2024
Salary £40 - £42.91 per hour
LocationPembrokeshire
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMikeala_1715173650
Contact NameMikeala Osborn

Job description

Our client, Pembrokeshire County Council, is looking for an Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join their team.

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker to work with our Adult Mental Health and AMHP Team. Bro Cerwyn CMHT serves as the hub for our dynamic team, committed to providing high-quality mental health services to the citizens of Pembrokeshire. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges.

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who is person-centered in their approach and passionate about working in mental health. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and will work effectively as both a team player and on their own initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Mental Health Act Assessments based on recent examples and references within the last five years.
  • Respond promptly to Mental Health Act Assessments in various settings.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the efficient delivery of mental health services.
  • Provide regular updates on activities and progress to the Service Manager and Team Manager.
  • Complete 117 reviews and other assigned duties as needed.
  • You will be expected to champion the Social Model within secondary mental health
  • This position requires Flexibility to work outside standard operating hours, particularly for assessments that extend past 17:00

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Qualified and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional.
  • Holder of current AMHP warrant
  • Registration with Social Care Wales.
  • Demonstrate experience in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments within the last five years.

Benefits of working with Remedy

  • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
  • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
  • Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.