Are you a Qualified Social Worker?
Do you have an AMHP Qualification?
Are you looking for an AMHP role that is Monday - Friday?
Yes?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Blackburn with Darwen Council as an AMHP. This is a full time role working Monday to Friday. You can expect an amazing pay rate of £35 - £39 per hour.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
- Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
- Weekly payroll
- Competitive pay rates
- Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
- Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100's of discounts through the Happi App
- Access to free financial and healthcare advice through the Happi App
Responsibilities:
- Undertake Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments to determine appropriate interventions
- Coordinate with doctors, police, ambulance, and mental health teams during assessments
- Participate in the AMHP rota, including out-of-hours emergency response
- Collaborate with multi-agency professionals on complex mental health cases
- Represent the Local Authority in safeguarding meetings, tribunals, and court proceedings
- Complete statutory MHA paperwork and provide detailed reports
- Promote and protect service users' rights throughout MHA processes
- Assess and manage risk including safeguarding, suicide risk, and self-neglect
- Apply the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) principles in assessments and decision-making
- Provide support and guidance to colleagues on MHA-related queries
- Liaise with hospitals and community teams for safe discharge and step-down planning
- Attend AMHP supervision and complete CPD for ongoing re-approval
Requirements:
- Social Work England registered
- Social Work Qualification
- Enhanced DBS
Experience:
- Adults
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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