Senior Practitioner - Mental Health

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England seeks an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to manage a small team of social care workers. The role involves professional care coordination and statutory duties within a supportive environment. Candidates should have AMHP qualification and a passion for citizen empowerment. Flexible hybrid working conditions apply, and an Enhanced DBS Check is required.

Benefits

Honorarium of £3000 per year

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker or allied professional.
• Possession of an AMHP qualification.
• Passion for citizen empowerment and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small social care team of workers including AMHPs.
• Be responsible for workflow and supporting staff.
• Undertake AMHP role and ensure strengths-based practice.

Skills

Qualified social worker or allied professional

AMHP qualification

Passion for citizen empowerment

Person centred practice

Delivering strengths based services

Job description

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You will receive an honorarium of £3000 per year, paid monthly for the AMHP work you undertake.

About the role

Experienced AMHP to manage small professional team of experienced AMHPs and mental health social workers who are in training for the AMHP qualification. Very supportive team and management structure. Focus on professional responsibility and care coordination and undertaking statutory duties as part of the AMHP role. Flexible working with hybrid working from multiple bases including home.

About you

• Qualified social worker or allied professional
• AMHP qualification
• Passion for citizen empowerment and person centred practice
• Delivering strengths based services and working towards prevention

What you will do

• Manage a small social care team of workers including AMHPs
• Be responsible for workflow
• Managing and supporting staff
• Undertaking AMHP role
• Ensuring strengths based practice

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [e-mail]

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check.