AMHP
AMHP
SO2 (£37,620 - £42,320) inclusive of 8% market Supplement
This post is also eligible for an essential car allowance, up £963 per annum + payment of Social Work England fees
37 Hours, Full Time
Permanent
Hybrid - Baker Street, OOH home / Stepping Hill Hospital.
There is an opportunity to work on a rolling rota which would include out of hours working and includes an extra 20% on the basis salary. Working hours can be discussed within the interview.
Application Deadline: This is an ongoing advert, shortlisting will take place as applications are received
Interview Type: Microsoft Teams
Your Role
We are looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional to join a small but busy dedicated out of hours AMHP service based within the Liaison Mental Health Team at Stepping Hill Hospital. The post holder will respond to requests for Mental Health Act assessments out of hours in Stockport as part of SMBC’s statutory responsibility under Section 13 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
About You
The post holder should be able to work under minimal supervision and be confident and competent in working autonomously when mainstream services are closed, referring to the on-call management system and other support structures where necessary
About Us
We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues.
As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.
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If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Tricia Cusack on tricia.cusack@stockport.gov.uk or 07815 460 827 for an informal discussion about the role
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.
Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://greater.jobs/content/13405/greater-manchester-guaranteed-assessment-scheme
Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.
We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.
AMHP
Location: Baker Street
Salary From: £37,620
Posted: 07/07/2023
Closing Date: Ongoing