Mental Health Social Worker - with AMHP
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Jack Judge House, Halesowen Street, Oldbury B69 2AJ
- Salary
- Band G, SCP 32-37 (£34,788 - £39,782 per annum) (£18.03 - £20.62 per hour) - from April 2019
- Closing date
- 4 Apr 2019
- Reference
- SAND000003825
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Social work; Children - Qualified, Social work; Adults - Qualified
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
We are looking for enthusiastic Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP Status to join our growing team.
It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a HCPC Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
If you have excellent safeguarding and risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing an highly complex caseload, please submit an application. This should include an outline of how you meet the requirements of the post and personnel specification.
Hours:
37 hours per week
Salary
Pre April 2019 - Band G, SCP 38-43 (£34,106 - £39,002 per annum) (£17.68 - £20.22 per hour)
From April 2019 - Band G, SCP 32-37 (£34,788 - £39,782 per annum) (£18.03 - £20.62 per hour)
This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.
Supporting documentsJob Description
Personnel Specification
Information for Applicants
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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