Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Professional

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Join us in an ongoing locum role as an Approved Mental Health Professional within the Devon Daytime AMHP Service, where you can earn a competitive £48 hourly. This exciting opportunity is a full-time position (37 hours per week) from Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to consider part-time working. If you're eager to broaden your experience and skills in mental health while enjoying the flexibility of locum work, this is the role for you.

Perks and benefits:

* Embrace the freedom of Full Time Locums, allowing you to manage your own schedule and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

* Enjoy the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact while continuously expanding your expertise within a supportive environment.

* Additionally, gain exposure to a variety of work settings offering diverse experiences and endless opportunities for growth.

* As part of this role, you will be part of a service recognised nationally for its excellent practices, providing you with a platform to be involved in leading initiatives and improvements.

We are looking for an experienced locum Approved Mental Health Professional to join our Devon Daytime AMHP Service. The post is full time (37 Hours per week) Monday to Friday. Consideration may be given to part-time working. You will preferably hold an existing approval, but if not, you will have a portfolio ready to present for approval by Devon. It is essential that you are able to travel throughout Devon in order to fulfil your duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 and related legislation. You will also need to have experience in taking MHA triage decisions at the point of referral and will be encouraged to further develop your s13(1) MHA consideration skills within a supportive duty environment. Our service, the Devon AMHP Service, is recognised as a national example of good practice and has been involved in the development of the AMHP National Service Standards and other initiatives related to the role. We are constantly seeking ways to improve our service, including how best to capture and utilise the voices of those that have experience of being assessed under the Mental Health Act and to further improve practise for the benefit of those who come into contact with our service.

What you will do:

* Conduct thorough assessments and make informed decisions under the Mental Health Act 1983

* Travel across Devon as required to fulfil AMHP duties

* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for service users

* Participate in triage, consultations, and emergency interventions

* Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices within the service

Living and working in Devon offers not only the picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and stunning coastlines but also a welcoming community atmosphere. Devon provides a vibrant mix of rural and urban life, making it an ideal place to enjoy both professional fulfillment and personal enrichment. Join us and make a difference while relishing all the benefits this beautiful county has to offer!

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