An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed term Senior Social Work post to cover the Manchester AMHP Hub for 18.5 hours per week. The Manchester AMHP service is a busy service and receives referrals for individuals within the City of Manchester. The post holder will undertake the role of the senior Social Worker on duty at the hub to ensure the effective running of the service. The main duties of the post will involve the triaging of all referrals into the service and making decisions in line with s.13(1) of the MHA. They will prioritise referrals on a daily basis and make decisions regarding the allocation of assessments to the AMHP's on duty. The Senior Social Worker will also provide support and guidance to the AMHP's who are on duty. The postholder will receive clinical and managerial supervision from a Social Care Lead. There is also the opportunity for this post to be a secondment and would welcome applications on this basis, but this would require the prior agreement of the line manager to release an AMHP for a 12 month period.We are looking for the successful applicant to be able to start at the end of September or as close to this as possible. If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Sarah Barnard on 07980 853 661.

Main duties of the job

Triaging of referrals in to the AMHP service and making evidenced based decisions in line with s.13(1) of the MHA , and communicating outcomes to referrers.

Processing referrals in line with agreed processes and recording decisions on electronic care records and handover documents.

Prioritising referrals on a daily basis and allocating work to AMHP's on duty, and re-prioritising throughout the day in line with new priorities.

Provision of support and guidance to AMHP's on duty at the Hub.

Communicating/ liaising/maintaining positive working relationships with other services both within GMMH, and external agencies regarding referrals made and assessments which are required.

Provision of clinical/managerial supervision to full time AMHP's in the team, as directed by AMHP hub Manager.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Triaging of referrals in to the AMHP service and making decisions in line with s.13(1) of the MHA.

Processing referrals in line with agreed processes and recording decisions on electronic care records.

Prioritising referrals on a daily basis and allocating work to AMHP's on duty.

Provision of support and guidance to AMHP's on duty at the Hub.

Communicating and liaising with other services within GMMH and external agencies regarding referrals made and assessments which are required.

Provision of clinical/managerial supervision to full time AMHP's in the team, as directed by AMHP hub Manager.

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Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Holds an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Qualification
• Qualified Social Worker/other professional qualification (Nursing/OT/Psychologist)

Desirable

• Best Interests Assessor Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as an AMHP

Desirable

• Experience of supervising or managing staff

Employer details
Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

AMHP Hub Park House

Park House

North Manchester General Hospital

M8 5RB

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