Advanced Practitioner, AMHP

MR-279

£33 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Social Care

Posted 12 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Advanced Practitioner, AMHP, Rochdale
Pay rate £33 per hour
Vitalis Social Care are recruiting for an experienced Advanced Mental Health Practitioner in the Rochdale area.
Job Purpose and Responsibilities: -
To work within the framework of legislation and approved authority policies and procedures in providing AMHP service, on behalf of Rochdale Borough Council undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments under its statutory function and obligation.

To undertake duties in the role of Approved Mental Health professional in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 as revised in 2007. The post holder will mainly focus during working hours on the Mental Act responsibilities; other responsible duties could include other duties as negotiated between line managers in consultation with the post holder.
To participate in undertaking all duties associated with the role of an AMHP. To receive referrals from Local Authority colleagues, Health, other agencies and members of the public and to assess and prioritise these appropriately according to risk, and to decide on the level of response required having due to regard to staff health and safety. To maintain links and joint working opportunities with other partners, including Health, Police, and Housing.

Please contact Molly Rylance on 07815461919 or email molly.rylance@vitalissocialcare.co.uk for more information.
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.

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