Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) - Surrey Council

Posted 15 April 2019
Salary £34.00 - £37.00 per hour + Depending on experience
LocationSurrey
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referenceremedy985769854_1555340605
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) to work within Surrey County Council.

Job Purpose

  • To lead on and complete holistic assessments of the social care needs of individuals by working in line with the Integrated Care and Health Pathway and in partnership with individuals, carers, professional staff in other agencies and service providers to establish arrangements and services that meet their assessed needs and promote independence, choice and control.
  • To manage a caseload of individuals and carers who require additional support or guidance in order to identify their needs and who may need close monitoring or frequent review or interventions to minimise and manage risk, or where best interest decisions may be required.
  • As practitioners within the teams, the AMHP is expected to understand the recovery model and promote this way of working with people who use services/carers. They are also expected to promote this model of working with health colleagues and support their practice when necessary.
  • The role holder will carry out assessments and reviews of individuals, carers and families who need specific support, protection or advice to ensure that their needs are met and they are safeguarded.

You will need to be:

HCPC registered

Eligible to work in the UK

Why Choose Remedy?

Competitive pay rates

Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies

1st tier agency

Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly