Senior Practitioner (AMHP) - Ref: SS00924
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Senior Practitioner / Approved Mental Health Practitioner - Ref: SS00924
Salary: G10 £42,403 - £47,420 per annum
Contract: Part-time, permanent
This is an exciting time to join Walsall Council's Adult Social Care service.
We are seeking a part time AMHP / Senior Practitioner to join our current AMHP Hub within Walsall. The hub operates a 24 hour service across the week, 365 days per year. You will work on a rota system which is supported by other AMHP who are based within the locality and mental health teams.
You will need to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge and understanding the Mental Health Act, The Mental Capacity Act, The Children Act and The Care Act. You will be expected to undertake Mental health Act Assessments and planned work such as CTO's. You will be expected to contribute towards the ongoing learning and development of staff and students across Adult Social Care.
This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for Public Sector Workers.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this post.
If you would like to discuss further, then please contact Sharanpal Panesar on 07920 540 712 or sharanpal.panesar@walsall.gov.uk
Please note we are also advertising for an Approved Mental Health Professional Lead under reference number SS00324 ; an Advanced Practitioner Ref no. SS00534; Social Worker under reference number SS00724.
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Closing date for applications: 26 th May 2024
Interview date: 3 rd June 2024
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them . Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children and young people entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.
Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us