AMHP Social Worker, £48ph, Devon

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) – Locum
Location: Devon (Based at Wonford Hospital)
Working Hours: Full-Time (37 hours/week, Monday to Friday) – Part-time considered
Contract Duration: 3 months temporary cover
Role Overview:
Pertemps are seeking an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join Devon’s renowned Daytime AMHP Service. The role involves community-based working, and candidates must be located in Devon during shifts.
Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfil duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 and related legislation.
• Undertake MHA triage decisions at the point of referral and develop s13(1) MHA consideration skills in a supportive environment.
• Deliver high-quality assessments, working collaboratively to support individuals experiencing mental health crises.
• Travel across Devon as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

Requirements:

• AMHP Qualification (current or portfolio ready for approval by Devon).
• Recognised qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing (Mental Health or Learning Disabilities), or Psychology.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience and experience in taking MHA triage decisions and community-based assessments.
• Social Work England Registration

Why Join the Devon AMHP Service?
The Devon AMHP Service is nationally recognised for its innovative practice and contributions to the development of AMHP National Service Standards. The team continually seeks to improve services, incorporating the voices of those with lived experiences of MHA assessments to enhance practice and outcomes.

Working Arrangements:
This role is based at Wonford Hospital with office-based community working. Candidates must be able to work on-site and in the local area during shifts.
If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on Aishah.hassan@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more

 
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.