Qualified Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Professional

Posted 02 June 2021
Salary Up to £37.00 per hour
LocationSurrey
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceBEN - AMHP_1622623520
Contact NameBen Holden

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional to join Surrey County Council.

Role 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.