Approved Mental Health Professionals AMHPs

Job Location	Reigate
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£44,614 - £47,681 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time or part-time

Job Description

This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week (pro-rated for part time roles) 21.6 hours or 18 hours per week, supplemented with an annual AMHP allowance of £1,500 (pro rata for part-time roles).We are excited to be hiring Approved Mental Health Professionals to join our fantastic Mental Health teams. The teams are based in Leatherhead, Reigate, Tandridge, Woking, Runnymede, Waverly and Guildford (one vacancy per team)."After shadowing an AMHP, I knew it was what I wanted to do to progress in my Social Work career. The work is challenging but extremely rewarding and allows me to utilise my skills and extend my knowledge as a Social Worker. I recently joined the AMHPService in Surrey and the team are incredibly friendly and supportive."Rewards and Benefits

26 days holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years service and 30 days after 5 years service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carers leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
AMHP allowance of up to £1,500 per annum

About the TeamAt Surrey, we are proud to be leading the way in implementing new ways of working in personalisation and a recovery-focused strength-based approach.Our goal is for our service-users to be able to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community.About the RoleAs a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will be responsible for undertaking statutory duties as laid out in the Mental Health Act, the Care Act and as part of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service at Surrey CountyCouncil.AMHPs in frontline teams undertake pure AMHP assessments while those in the community teams support the frontline teams rota as well as assist individuals, carers and families to develop support plans to meet the outcomes identified, using a strength-basedapproach and family/friends/community options where appropriate and eligible needs are identified.You will be supported to contribute to the professional development of staff and students through supervision and training.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

Ability to maintain personal Approved Mental Health Professional status (Warranted).
Professional Qualification in Social Work.
Post qualifying experience that should include direct work with those who have mental health needs.
A working knowledge of legislation, assessments, preparation of care plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.
Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues.

You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role.The closing date for this advert is 30/06/2024 although applications will be reviewed, and appointments made, on an on-going basis.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applicationsfrom all underrepresented groups.

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