AMHP needed for day-time work - £38.00/Hourly - 3 days per week to give you a better work/life balance!

We are currently partnered with a day-time Mental Health service within the North-East London region as they seek to take on an interim AMHP part-time for 3 days a week to support the ongoing needs of the service.

If you are an Approved Mental Health Professional looking to take on additional work to supplement your income or someone looking to wind down from a full time role into a part-time then this would suit you.

Shift pattern:

Wednesday - Friday (09:00am - 5:00pm)

Overview of your role:

To participate in the daytime AMHP rota by being called upon to undertake Mental Health Act assessments in the capacity of Approved Mental Health Professional. The service operates 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. daily although there may be occasions when assessments fall outside these times

To provide a range of interventions to individuals who may be experiencing mental health crisis specific to service user need and where required make legally defensible decisions about the need for compulsory detention under the Mental Health Act.

You will be able to complete complex risk assessments using specialist knowledge and experience of managing high risk and complex situations and make evidence based decisions about emergency responses to the needs of service users and carers as assessed within the context of Mental Health Act assessments and mental health crises.

About the LA:

The Borough has been classed as one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. They have achieved a huge amount: their services, their schools, their public spaces are all amongst the very best. They have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of the borough itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place that everyone can be proud of.

What they can offer you:

• Better work/life balance - You will only be contracted to work 3 days per week during the week so will leave time for your other pursuits in life.

• CPD support - They will also support you towards your CPD and re-warrant if needed as they have experienced Manager's available that are passionate about self-development.

• The opportunity to work for one of the highest-performing LA's in the region in a supportive environment.

Requirements:

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Car driver.
• Ideally have over 3 years previous experience as an AMHP.
• Possess a warrant & have permission to use this elsewhere.

If you would like to have a catch up regarding this opportunity or wish to have a confidential chat then please get in touch with Liam Woods on (phone number removed). Due to high demand this role is unlikely to remain on the market for long.

Alternatively if you're not looking, you may know a colleague who might be able to benefit from knowing about these positions and I offer a referral bonus of £200 if I place your referral