Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Older Adults

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment partner is looking for committed Approved Mental Health Social Workers/AMHPs to join the Older Adult Mental Health Team in Guernsey. This Band 7 post offers competitive UK salaries, a generous benefits package including bonuses and relocation payments, and an opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive community.

Benefits

Annual leave starting from 36 days

Higher-than-UK salary

Relocation payment of £5,000

Generous allowance for private rental accommodation

Flat rate of 20% income tax

Qualifications

• Social Worker with current full Social Work England registration.
• Minimum of two years' ASW/AMHP practice experience, including Older Adult-related work.
• Possession of a current, clean car driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients in hospital and community settings.
• Participate in the Island-wide rota for ASW/AMHP duties.
• Liaise with GPs, FMEs, and Psychiatrists for multidisciplinary working.

Skills

Judgment

Stress Management

Workload Management

Education

Social Work England Registration

ASW/AMHP Training

Job description

Applications are invited from committed and experienced Approved Mental Health Social Workers / AMHPs to join the Older Adult Mental Health Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

This is a Band 7 post.

The Older Adult Community team is part of the wider Adult Community Mental Health Service and offers a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals who specialise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health problems in older age.

You will provide support to clients both in the hospital and in the wider community. You may also be required to participate in the Island-wide rota for ASW/AMHP duties, including liaison with GPs, FMEs, and Psychiatrists, and developing and maintaining multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.

Please note: Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system but has its own salary scales.

The current Band 7 salary range is £55,578 to £73,085, plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements: 36% for evenings/Saturdays and 72% for Sundays/Public Holidays.

Annual leave starts at 36 days, up to 42 days, with full credit for NHS or UK Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey has a population of 65,000 and features some of Britain's finest beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the capital.

Person Requirements:

• Social Worker with current full Social Work England (or equivalent) registration
• Completion of appropriate ASW/AMHP training
• A minimum of two years' current or recent ASW/AMHP practice experience, including Older Adult-specific experience
• Ability to make confident judgments and decisions, cope in stressful situations, and manage workload effectively
• Possession of a current, clean car driving license

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• A higher-than-UK salary
• An ongoing annual bonus of £1,605
• A flat rate of 20% income tax
• No Council tax or VAT
• A relocation payment of £5,000
• A generous allowance for private rental accommodation
• A continental lifestyle with friendly people and low crime rates

Full terms and conditions are available in the relocation directive.

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with expertise in placing Mental Health and Social Work staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, we understand the complexities of the ASW/AMHP role and are well-positioned to match your skills with our clients' needs.

For more information about Jarrodean and our current roles, visit jarrodean.com.

If this role isn't suitable, remember we offer a £500 bonus for successful friend or colleague referrals.