2x Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status KB

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP Status to join our Crisis Team.

It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a Social Work England Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. There will be an expectation to undertake shifts and on call as part of the 24/7 rota.

A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic work relating to the Mental Health Act will be the main priority.

Candidates need to have excellent safeguarding and risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing a highly complex caseload.

The rate of pay is £35 per hour and £50.00 on call to the worker. Hours are 37 hours.

Please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please note that the service now sits with ASC.

An Adults Enhanced Barring DBS will be required.

Please ensure when CVs are submitted the candidates are compliant to start.

Please submit CV, 2x references and your agencies Terms of business. It was would also be helpful if you can confirm your agency on costs upon submission.

The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest.

Closing date for submission of quotations is Tuesday 13th April 2021 12:00pm Midday.

Additional information:

The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest.

Closing date for submission of quotations is Tuesday 13th April 2021 12:00pm Midday.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No