Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Social Worker

Band 11 £36,571-£40,217 - plus 7.5% enhancement for unsocial hours



Do you like challenging varied work whilst working in a close supportive team?

We require an experience and qualified AMHP to join our busy but dedicated service meeting the needs of the Portsmouth residents. At least 75% of your time will be spent on AMHP work with the remainder of your time spent undertaking Best Interests Assessments in response to requests under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. You will assess need and in partnership with individuals, care homes and hospitals identify less restrictive ways of meeting those needs. You will not case hold to ensure that you have flexibility to respond to AMHP and BIA work, both in and out of hours. You will support and advise colleagues on Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act issues.

Closing date: 4 December 2015 Applications received after this time may not be considered.