EDT Advanced Practitioner/AMHP

Bury Council; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Registration fee reimbursement

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave rising to 31

Work-life balance policies

Professional supervision

Job summary

Bury Council’s Emergency Duty Team (EDT) is seeking an experienced AMHP with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience in children’s and adults social care. The role focuses on emergency responses and MHA assessments for the local authorities, with a 37-hour week on a 9-week rolling rota that covers 7 days, 24 hours, including bank holidays.

The EDT operates remotely with a base in Bury as needed. Regular interviews are held, and there are opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in children’s social care and adults social care.
• AMHP qualification and willingness to undertake AMHP training if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency response to adults, children and those with mental health issues.
• Complete assessments under the Mental Health Act for Bury & Rochdale Local Authorities.
• Operate 37 hours per week on a 9‑week rolling rota covering 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

AMHP

Social care experience

Teamwork

Education

AMHP qualification

Job description

EDT provide an emergency response to all adults, childrens and those with mental health issues as well as completing assessments under the MHA for Bury & Rochdale Local Authorities.

We are looking to recruit an experienced practitioner who has at least 2 years post qualifying experience in childrens social care, adults social care and who is an AMHP.

We will also consider applications from those who have significant childrens social care experience who are willing to undertake AMHP training.

The EDT are working remotely and have a base in Bury as and when needed.

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based on a 9 week rolling rota covering 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at weekends and bank holidays.

Employee Benefits include:

• Re-imbursement of the annual £90 Social Work England registration fees (conditions apply).
• Pay increases in line with your continued professional development.
• Opportunities to develop new and specialist skills.
• Innovative training and development opportunities.
• Supportive integrated teams and a friendly working environment.
• Professional supervision to a high standard.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Work/life balance policies.
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 days after 5 years), plus an additional day of leave over the Christmas period and the option to buy an additional 10 days on top of that.
• Employee discount scheme which provides discounts with local business within the borough as well as a cycle to work scheme and car lease scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to support you through difficult times, with things like free counselling, financial or legal advice.

It all adds up to an exciting package.

We’ve improved our interview process too - you’ll get a quick response to your application, and we have regular interview days.

Come and join Team Bury

We listen

We hold monthly Voice of the Workforce meetings where we discuss how we can resolve practice challenges and create better conditions for social work to thrive.

We encourage work-life balance

We want our Social Workers to have enough time to relax, spend time with family and friends, and feel good, so that they can do their best at work.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Neil Dudley or Tanam Shad on 0161 253 6606

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community.

Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Supporting Documents

• Privacy Notice
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Work Demands Form