Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Social Worker
17 hours ago
Oldham
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Social Workers Oldham Council – Full-Time (x7) and Part-Time (x1) Permanent Positions Grade 8 | £41,511 to £45,718 Description Oldham Council is expanding its dedicated AMHP Social Work team and is recruiting 7 full-time and 1 part-time Approved Mental Health Professional Social Worker to join our forward-thinking, person-centred Mental Health Service. As an AMHP, you will play a critical role in upholding the rights, dignity, and safety of individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll work as part of a supportive, integrated service where your expertise is valued, your wellbeing prioritised, and your professional development supported. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a borough that champions restorative practice, strengths-based approaches, and high-quality statutory social work. Responsibilities • Deliver statutory functions under the Mental Health Act (1983) including Mental Health Act assessments., • Provide leadership and decision-making in urgent and complex mental health situations., • Collaborate with health and social care professionals to safeguard and support individuals in crisis., • Undertake assessments, contribute to care planning, and support risk management across inpatient and community settings., • Maintain accurate, analytical records and prepare high-quality written reports., • Offer guidance to colleagues and act as a role model for best practice in mental health social work., • Participate in the AMHP rota and contribute to service development and reflective practice sessions. Requirements • Qualified Social Worker., • AMHP qualification., • Currently warranted., • Substantial post-qualifying experience in mental health settings, including statutory work., • Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and associated legislation., • Excellent assessment, risk analysis, and crisis intervention skills., • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-agency context., • Flexible and resilient with a commitment to continuous professional development. How to Apply If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350. The benefits of working with SCS: • A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact., • Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!, • An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK, • Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities., • Payroll service twice a week., • Ltd and PAYE payment options available., • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training., • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses., • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.