Qualified Social Worker, AHMP lead and Emergency Duty Team Manager

Vitalis; Dover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to manage the AHMP lead and Emergency Duty Team in Tower Hamlets. This role involves delivering an effective Centralised AMHP service, providing supervision, and ensuring compliance with Mental Health law. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a commitment to training and supporting staff. Competitive hourly pay of £46.01.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in Mental Health law and practice.
• Ability to manage and supervise other AMHPs.
• Experience providing training and support to staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective Centralised AMHP service.
• Manage high-quality monthly supervision for the AMHPs.
• Provide professional leadership and advice on Mental Health law.
• Ensure adequate training for AMHPs.
• Manage the Emergency Duty Team for adults.

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, AHMP lead and Emergency Duty Team ManagerPay rate £46.01 per hour Vitalis are recruiting for an AHMP lead and Emergency Duty Team manager in Tower Hamlets.

• Ensure delivery of an effective Centralised AMHP service on behalf of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets which meets all relevant legal requirements.
• To manage and provide high‑quality monthly supervision to the permanent AMHPs within the Centralised AMHP Service and undertake an annual appraisal of the AMHP practice of the AMHPs rotated into the service
• Provide professional leadership and advice to the AMHPS on all aspects of Mental Health law and practice
• Ensure that AMHPs receive adequate training and support to enable them to carry out their functions, including their annual mandatory refresher training.
• To manage the Emergency Duty Team for adults and ensure that regular, high‑quality monthly supervision is provided to the staff. Please get in touch for more information.

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