Senior Social Worker/AMHP Mental Health Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Bromley; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker/AMHP to join their Mental Health Team in Bromley. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by managing the Duty service, conducting assessments, and coordinating support for vulnerable adults. Ideal candidates will possess a social work qualification and relevant experience in adult social care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and provides a supportive environment for both clients and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a social worker.
• Relevant experience with vulnerable adults in community or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Duty service and act as Duty Senior.
• Conduct strength-based assessments and coordinate support plans.
• Supervise and appraise staff in line with policy.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Understanding of relevant legislation

Experience in adult social care

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Senior Social Worker/AMHP Mental Health Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker/AMHP within the Mental Health Team to work Full Time based in Bromley.

The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker/AMHP job is up to £56,327 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist and participate in the management of the Duty service and act as Duty Senior.
2. Undertake the safeguarding adult manager role and role of enquiry officer as defined in the Pan London Safeguarding Procedures.
3. Undertake strength-based assessments for adults and their carers. Offer support and advice as appropriate to Adults and their Carers.
4. Initiate and co-ordinate support plans for and with Adults and their Carers, in conjunction with professional colleagues and representatives of voluntary and private agencies.
5. As necessary, ensure that work is allocated, transferred or concluded, in accordance with procedures.
6. Develop and support self and staff learning.
7. Monitor and review the needs and support plans of adults and their carers.
8. Maintain client records in accordance with Council policy and professional standards.
9. Respond to and where possible resolve complaints in line with the Council's complaints procedure.
10. Work across different teams within the Division as and when needed.
11. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.
12. Ensure Adults and Carers are able to represent their views and opinions by providing advocacy, communicators or translators when appropriate.
13. Co-ordinate, participate and where appropriate chair, case conferences and planning meetings.
14. Participate in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency meetings and working groups and represent the Department as required.
15. Supervise, support and appraise staff in line with policy as agreed with line manager.
16. Ensure that information required on adult records is completed before authorising or closing to ensure statutory reporting data is accurate.
17. Contribute to service development by providing information and ideas for improved and/or more efficient ways of providing a service.

Requirements:

1. A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Registered or eligible for registration.
4. Relevant experience of working in adult social care with vulnerable adults in the community and/or hospital settings.

Contact:

This Senior Social Worker/AMHP job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.