Approved Mental Health Practitioner - Devon

Hoop Recruitment LTD; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Approved Mental Health Practitioner to deliver statutory duties under the Mental Health Act. This role involves providing expert advice and leadership, ensuring compliance with legislation while supporting individuals in crisis. The position offers a competitive pay rate and various benefits, including flexible payroll options and ongoing professional development opportunities. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in mental health services across South/West Wales and South West England.

Benefits

PAYE and Umbrella payroll options

Dedicated point of contact

Twice weekly payroll

Free on-site quarterly training

Refer a friend scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Social Work Qualification.
• Registration with Social Care Wales is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory duties related to the Mental Health Act.
• Provide leadership and support in mental health practice.

Skills

Mental Health Act (1983)

Leadership

Supervision

Expert Advice

Evidence-based Practice

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Approved Mental Health Practitioner & Social Worker

Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £48 Umbrella

Devon County Council

As an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), the postholder will be expected to undertake the full of range of statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to the application of the Mental Health Act (1983) (MHA) and related legislation including the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 • Provide a specialist AMHP role across the organisation, including leadership, supervision, expert advice and support based on good evidenced based and legally robust professional mental health practice.

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in welsh throughout your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Provides free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Loyalty Bonus to QSW's
• Wellbeing sessions

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.