Job Title: Approved Mental Health Professional & Emergency Duty Worker
Location: This role can be based at any of our Cumberland Council Offices – and will include homeworking provided the designated base is within the Cumberland Council footprint. (Details can be discussed at interview)
Salary: £51,356 to £52,413
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity:
Are you an experienced Social Worker interested in making a positive, practical difference to peoples lives?
We are looking for a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional Social Worker to join our North and West Cumberland team; to provide a high-quality and consistent approach to the delivery of emergency Mental Health Act Assessments and Adult Social Care emergencies out of hours.
About the role:
As well as providing direct interventions this opportunity requires the ability to advise, signpost and work with local teams and partner agencies. You will be part of a team of 9 AMHP’s providing a 24/7 service on a fixed 12-hour shift pattern; your working week is therefore effectively complete in three shifts.
The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated group of staff who have a good work ethic and shared values in social work. We expect high professional standards throughout the work undertaken and the team is well supported, which is important when working within this challenging environment.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for someone with the Approved Mental Health Professional Qualification (Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist), who is adaptable to a variety of work including Emergency Duty and Out of Hours for Cumberland Council Adult Social Care. You will have extensive knowledge of care systems and a strong commitment to partnership working. Applicants should be familiar with the various legislative frameworks in social work practice including the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Cumberland Council are also a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. As well as offering candidates regular supervision and support, there are also opportunities for professional development.
If you would like more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Richard Barnes 07810831174 or Lesley Farragher 07825340026.
Cumberland Council also offers a Relocation Assistance package to help attract the right employees. If eligible, an applicant may claim up to £8000 for qualifying expenses without incurring any tax or National Insurance liability (in line with the threshold set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)). See Cumberland Council website for more details.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Richard Barnes by email at Richard.Barnes@cumberland.gov.uk
DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults. Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen, and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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