Social Work AMHP/Advanced EDT Practitioner - Emergency Duty Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Chichester; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job description

Social Work AMHP/Advanced EDT Practitioner - Emergency Duty Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Approved Mental Health Practitioner/Advanced EDT Practitioner within the Emergency Duty Team to work full time based in Bury, Greater Manchester.

The salary for this permanent Advanced EDT Practitioner/Social Worker job is up to £52,807 per annum.

The Council is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to uphold this dedication. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level.

Benefits of the role:

1. Convenient Parking: Complimentary car parking pass
2. Professional Fee Coverage: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fees.
3. Work-Life Balance: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements to encourage and help you to fulfil a healthy work-life balance
4. Educational Incentives: Receive a reward of up to £1000 upon successful completion of the practice educator program for social work students
5. Training and Development: Access to extensive training programs
6. Health and Fitness Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships and access to salary sacrifice schemes
7. Generous Leave Policy: Attractive annual leave allowance with the benefit of Greater Manchester Combined Authority continuous service commitment.
8. Financial Security: Participation in a highly competitive local government pension scheme.

Main Duties:

1. Participate in the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) rota, covering a mix of shifts including evenings, overnight, weekends, and bank holidays.
2. Respond to calls from local authority colleagues, external agencies, and the public, assessing and prioritising cases to determine the appropriate level of response.
3. Assess and manage risk in referrals, determining the need for protection and deciding the most suitable intervention.
4. Utilise available services and resources to provide emergency social work support to individuals and families until regular office hours resume.
5. Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies as needed to ensure optimal outcomes for service users.
6. Maintain accurate written records of work undertaken using appropriate forms, following required administrative and monitoring procedures.
7. Communicate effectively in writing with daytime colleagues and, where needed, with other agencies about work completed.
8. Encourage clients to make informed decisions and participate in their immediate care plans, ensuring their views are understood and respected by service providers.
9. Develop effective relationships with clients, families, and carers through clear, respectful communication, while maintaining confidentiality in line with council policies.
10. Participate in meetings with clients, families, carers, and other professionals, contributing to collaborative decision-making.

Requirements of the Approved Mental Health Practitioner/Advanced EDT Practitioner:

1. Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or a related field.
2. Registration with Social Work England, NMC, or HCPC.
3. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.
4. Extensive post-qualifying experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or emergency social work services.
5. Experience working in an Emergency Duty Team (EDT) or Crisis Team is highly desirable.
6. Strong knowledge of Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Care Act 2014, and safeguarding frameworks.
7. Ability to make high-risk, time-sensitive decisions under pressure.
8. Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
9. Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings.

Contact:

This Advanced EDT Practitioner/Social Worker role is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.