AMHP / Senior Practitioner - Community Mental Health Team

Charles Hunter Associates ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £36 per hour

Overview

A highly desirable East-London based Community Mental Health Team is looking for an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join their integrated Community Mental Health service. An AMHP qualification is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will be responsible for supervision of social work staff, nurses and for managing a small, but complex caseload. I am searching for a Senior Social Work Practitioner / AMHP who is able to start within 2-3 weeks. Benefits fo r you as the Senior Social Worker / AMHP: The opportunity to work in a sought-after East-London borough with low staff turnover. An excellent hourly pay rate of £34-£36 per hour (pending interview performance). Outstanding management support. Guaranteed long contract of 6-9 months, with a possiblity of extension. Your responsibilities as the Senior Social Worker / AMHP: To oversee a team of Social Workers and nurses Manage performance with KPIs. To provide supervision, training and feedback to staff. Deputise for the Team Manager when required. Management of a small, complex caseload. To represent the team in meetings with Senior management. To carry out statutory functions under the Mental Health Act 1983. Provision of support for people in crisis. Requirements of you as the Senior Social Worker / AMHP: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). Four years of experience within Mental Health Social Work. Two years of Senior Social Work experience. You must be able to start work within 2 weeks. Location: Central London Rate: £36-£40 per hour Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Marcus Burns on for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details. If this Social Worker role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities www.charecruitment.com