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- Permanent, Full Time
- Salary: £45,217 to £54,395 per annum
- Location: Essex (Community-based worker)
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Approved Mental Health Service (AMHP) Service. This role offers the opportunity to work a condensed week of 37 hours across 4 weekdays, with the expectation to be office-based in either Colchester or Basildon as required.
Day to Day of the role:- Undertake statutory assessments and manage the AMHP rota.
- Triage initial enquiries and prioritise responses in line with statutory duties.
- Provide expert advice and guidance in complex situations, supporting colleagues with complex cases.
- Manage a complex workload and maintain accurate and timely data, reports, and presentations.
- Conduct assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 and plan responses to safeguard vulnerable adults.
- Work collaboratively with the deputy team manager to coordinate, triage, and allocate incoming referrals.
- Build effective working relationships across the Council, with partners, and voluntary agencies.
- Deliver expertise in particular areas of practice and lead on those areas.
- Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) as recognised by ECC.
- Significant experience in social work and the ability to mentor team members.
- Comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance related to mental health.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the community.
- Driving licence and car, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
- Training and development opportunities from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
- Flexible working options.
- Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
- Lease Car scheme.
- Relocation package up to £8,000 (T&Cs apply).
- Life assurance of three times annual salary.
- Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Volunteering leave.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Employee Networks.
To apply for this Senior Social Worker (AMHP) position, please submit your CV
