Qualified Social Worker - Adults Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) - Manchester - Sanc[...]

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker – Adults Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join their team in Rawnsley, Manchester. This role offers flexibility, allowing both full-time and part-time options to balance your career with your lifestyle. You will safeguard individuals and support those with severe mental health needs, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet complex care requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work qualification, approved AMHP status, and substantial experience in adult mental health.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Approved AMHP status required.
• Substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Care Act 2014 assessments, providing personalised care planning and support.
• Lead and undertake safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.
• Perform Mental Health Act assessments, ensuring lawful and ethical decision-making.

Skills

Post-qualification experience in adult mental health

Understanding of Mental Health Act 1983

Understanding of Care Act 2014

Strong advocacy skills

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Approved AMHP status

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Adults Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)

Location: Rawnsley, Manchester

Salary: £TBC hourly

Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time

Contract: Ongoing

Are you an experienced Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Practitioner seeking your next challenge? We are looking for a dedicated Adults AMHP to join our dynamic team in Rawnsley, Manchester. This is an ongoing role offering both full-time and part-time flexibility, giving you the opportunity to balance your career with your lifestyle. You will play a vital role in safeguarding individuals, upholding rights, and supporting those with severe and enduring mental health needs.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible working: Full-time or part-time options to suit your commitments.

Professional development: Ongoing CPD opportunities to strengthen your skills and keep up to date with best practice.

Dynamic environment: Join an integrated community and crisis service where every day brings new challenges.

Networking: Collaborate with partner agencies, local authorities, and multidisciplinary professionals to expand your expertise.

What You Will Do

Carry out Care Act 2014 assessments, providing personalised care planning and support.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to meet complex mental health and social care needs.

Lead and undertake safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.

Support hospital discharges and community reintegration.

Advocate for recovery, independence, and access to local resources.

Perform Mental Health Act assessments, ensuring lawful and ethical decision-making.

Participate in the AMHP rota, including potential out-of-hours duties.

Offer expert advice on Mental Health Act procedures to colleagues and partner agencies.

Contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and risk management forums.

Take part in supervision, CPD, audits, and service improvement projects within GMMH.

What You Need

Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.

Approved AMHP status.

Substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health.

Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding frameworks.

Why Rawnsley, Manchester?

Manchester is a thriving hub of culture, diversity, and opportunity. Based in Rawnsley, you’ll enjoy all the advantages of a vibrant city environment while making a real difference to the lives of people across Greater Manchester.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an Excellent rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Ready to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and supporting adults in mental health services? Apply today and take the next step in your AMHP career.

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