Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Casual – Devizes

☞ Wiltshire Council

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Devizes South West

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management Staffing Recruiting Government Administration

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Summary

THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO WILTSHIRE COUNCIL EMPLOYEES, WILTSHIRE CARE LEAVERS, AGENCY WORKERS AND SOCIAL CARE STUDENTS ON PLACEMENT WITH WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

The Wiltshire Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is evolving to meet present and future demands. We have developed a robust and effective ‘Hub & Spoke’ model of service which includes highly skilled and competent AMHPs who maximise the independence of service users. The Service has a clarity of process, a proactive and preventative approach and it works effectively with partner agencies. We are looking for casual Hub AMHPs whose input will further strengthen the Service

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The function of the team is to provide the statutory AMHP function on behalf of the Council. This includes ensuring there are adequate AMHPs available to undertake duties within the specified hours of operation and with the Adult Social Care Emergency Duty Service, ensuring there is a 24-hour AMHP provision. The Team ensures referrals for Mental Health Act related work is managed appropriately. This includes undertaking assessments under the Act, dealing with Nearest Relative related work and managing Guardianship related work. We have introduced a core Team of dedicated Hub AMHPs supported by spoke rota AMHPs based within the locality MH Social Work Teams. We introduced the role of AMHP Manager to oversee the day to day running as well as the development of the Service. We also introduced a Mental Health Act Coordinator to support the Manager and the Service as a whole.

About The Role

As a casual Hub AMHP, you will support the other Hub and Spoke AMHPs to ensure the Service operates effectively. You will need to work with your colleagues to ensure all enquiries and referrals are responded to appropriately. You will need to undertake assessments under the Act when appropriate but also record clearly when referrals and/or assessments are not progressed. You will be involved in CTO work as well as mental health ‘Breathing Space’ work. Your role will include you undertaking the AMHP Triage role from time to time.

About You

You will have a recognised and relevant professional qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma in Social Work or equivalent) and be registered with your professional body. You will be a qualified and experienced AMHP. You will have expert knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, the Care Act and other relevant legislation. You will have a significant understanding and awareness of mental health, AMHP practice and emerging developments in these fields.

Unless otherwise indicated, all interviews are held virtually on Microsoft Teams or by phone where this is not possible.
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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