Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority who are looking to recruit a Approved Mental Health Practitioner based in West Sussex. This will be on a permanent basis paying £45,441 - £48,474 P/Annum

Responsibilities include:

• Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health
• To undertake statutory duties related to the care of adults and of their carers as

defined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983

• To keep up-to-date with developments, products and information relating to the

service and the rest of the council to ensure that appropriate and timely information is

given to customers.

• To ensure proportionate risk assessments for both the customer and the carer

associated with any support plan have been carried out.

• To undertake reviews of customers with long term needs as required and within

statutory timelines and carry out reassessments as required

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners (both

internal and external) to ensure that the team can deliver a co-ordinated,

timely and appropriate service to the customer

To prepare and present reports for mental health reviews, tribunals in respect of

services users who are subject to detention under the MHA 1983

• Care management
• Report writing and assessment
• Carrying a caseload of service users
• Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act
• Safeguarding Adults

Experience Essential:

• Experience as an AMHP with extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and mental health social work practice
• Practice Educator Award or commitment to undertake the training (or equivalent)
• Able to demonstrate a proven ability (or understanding of the skills and knowledge required) to work independently as a senior practitioner managing risks and safeguarding

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD

To discuss this vacancy, or any similar roles we have available in West Sussex, please contact Dan Mulvey or email your updated CV today!

Job Title: Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Location: West Sussex

Salary: £45,4441-£48,474 P/Annum