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Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Practitioner) RBKC612322
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Job Summary: Salary range: GBP 41,967 : GBP 50,088 per annum plus a AMHP enhancement up to GBP 3,000 per annumWork location: LondonHours per week: 36Contract type: 2xPermanentVetting requirements: Enhanced DBS CheckClosing date:This is a rolling advert, applications will be reviewed upon receipt. About Us: The support you need to make good decisions, for those who may be in crisis. In Kensington and Chelsea, we look after a diverse population, which includes people living in some of the nation's most deprived wards. We support people's independence and wellbeing and work hard to enable them to live in the community with dignity, choice and control. However, when mental health crises occur, our Duty Team of AMHPs are ready to act. The Role: You'll provide both assessment and support for people referred with urgent mental health issues likely to require statutory intervention. Signposting and supporting colleagues to consider least restrictive practices. Promote the independence and rights of vulnerable individuals, addressing safeguarding issues, advocating and empowering people to make choices where they can. No two days are the same and, in our diverse and densely populated borough, you'll need to be ready for a range of both challenging and rewarding situations with a can do attitude. Working to keep service users and those around them safe means looking at the bigger picture, whilst considering several courses of actions available, escalating where necessary to optimise the best outcomes. You will work within a small dedicated team, have the autonomy to make decisions on cases as an experienced AMHP with a sound knowledge of the law, whilst working closely with other partner agencies in a collaborative approach, to reach the desired outcome for that individual and their immediate needs. The team promotes a flexible and collective responsibility to prioritising the workload according to risk, urgency and complexity, with the full support and access to management. This post requires the permanent AMHP to be on the AMHP rota a minimum of three days per week; the post is frontline in person work, which therefore makes it a requirement to be office based. Working in other Council buildings when not in the AMHP Office or on the AMHP rota may also be required due to the needs of the service and any urgent assessments. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. About You: Problem solving and calm under pressure, you'll have the ability to maintain professionalism whilst in situations of conflict and stress, often dealing with competing demands. You'll be a qualified and registered social worker, with sound experience of practising as an AMHP in many different settings especially duty work. Proactive and focused on finding both practicable and realistic solutions, you'll bring a wide range of skills and strategies to every situation and be able them flexibly and creatively. Clear communication and effective negotiating skills are key, and you'll also be adept at coaching and mentoring others to help develop a strong and expert team. You will have sound record keeping and clear decision:making skills, be competent in applying the law. Value promoting and protecting the rights of individuals, whilst ensuring safety is at the forefront of your decision making. In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high:quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's will not be considered for this role. Application process Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted. You should desc
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May 1 on Tip Top Job
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Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Practitioner) RBKC612322 is a Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker, Social Worker Job located in United Kingdom. Find other listings like Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Practitioner) RBKC612322 by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker, Social Worker Jobs.