Job Title: Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status Rate of Pay: 35 per hour and 50.00 on call to the worker. Double time payment is offered if required to work during bank holidays. Hours: Undertake shifts and on call as part of the 24/7 rota Location: Various Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency 12 weeks from start date with a view to extend further Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for 3 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). Candidates must have AMHP experience and have AMHP status in place. 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. Double time payment is offered if required to work during bank holidays. Please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please note that the service now sits with ASC. An Adults and Children's Enhanced Barring DBS will be required. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to...
Karendeep Bassra
karendeep_bassra@sandwell.gov.uk
1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom
0121 569 4766
Contract value: 15540-22200
Published: 25 Jun 2021, Receipt by: 2 Jul 2021
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