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Approved Mental Health Professional
Gradd
Band 7
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Rhan-amser - 22.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
373-AAD0072
Cyflogwr
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
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NHS
Gwefan
Stein Centre
Tref
Tranmere
Cyflog
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
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02/09/2024 23:59

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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

Approved Mental Health Professional

Band 7

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**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**  for anyone who needs to relocate in order to take up employment with CWP. T&Cs apply - see attached document. If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you.

We are looking for an experienced enthusiastic Approved Mental Health Professional to work in our Community Mental Health teams based here in the Wirral. We are an All Age Adult service. We currently have a  of vacancy for a part time  AMHP post.

We would expect you to do care co-ordination duties and manage a capped caseload which does takes account of you participating on the AMHP rota. As a service we are considering developing an AMHP hub in the future.

You will provide an important and valued professional function working with some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are supported at all times, management of risk and safeguarding is of paramount importance. You can expect commitment to your personal and career development. Our Trust has signed up to the Think Ahead Programme to ensure we look at the future of social workers in mental health.

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You will need to be compliant with the Mental Health Act, Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated Codes of Practice to fulfil your duties in this role.

You will need to have experience of working with the service user group and be able to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need, whilst promoting choice and control for adults and carers.

Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including the Children Act 1989 is required and good IT skills to support accurate and timely case recordings.

You must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification, be qualified as an AMHP and be registered with Social work England.

Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore you need access to transport for work purposes.

Please apply online as CV’s will not be accepted.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

 

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. 


CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.  We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. 

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

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Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

 

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

 

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

 

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Social work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent
  • 2 Year Post Qualifying Award in Social Work.
  • Approved Mental Health Professional qualified.
  • Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Relevant postqualifying/ vocational training courses

Knowledge and Expertise

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Knowledge of legislation relevant to people with a mental health need: o Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). o Care Act 2014 o Able to demonstrate legally compliant practice.
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
  • Knowledge and application of locally agreed current policies and procedures
  • Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including non-specialists.
  • Able to demonstrate good organisational, case recording and report writing skills.
  • Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
  • Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
  • Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background.
  • Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service.
  • Able to demonstrate practice which complies with professional standards and organisational codes of practice.
  • Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
  • Understanding of local resources, and the need to arrange packages of support in accordance with statutory requirements and eligibility criteria
  • An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of working with carers.
  • Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.
  • Experience of working with Health colleagues

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We are a Living Wage EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyJob share policyAge positiveDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow Badge - Bronze

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Kathy McIntyre
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Team Manager
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Mobile number 07825781460

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