Approved Mental Health Practitioner - Surrey Council

Posted 08 April 2021
Salary £35.00 - £37.00 per hour + Depending on experience
LocationSurrey
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencerem9487895_1617886815
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

The MH teams receive referrals screened by centralised MH duty team. As an AMHP, you would be responsible for; undertaking statutory duties as laid out in the Mental Health Act, the Care Act, undertaking section 42 safeguarding enquires, contacting service users, carers and establishing support needs. Where appropriate, you will be signposting to appropriate services, completing adult social care assessments, applying a strength-based approach to support planning, completing reviews of existing packages of care, completing joint section 117 after care planning, working with partner agencies, including CMHRS, and supporting with supervision of staff. You will provide regular support to the frontline AMHP service and will be part of the AMHP's service rota.

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