Job summary
This is a great opportunity to further your Social Work leadership skills.
In this role you will:
- Join our Senior Social Work leadership team within Adult Mental Health.
- The post holder will operate in a AMHP role and will also provide effective day to day governance and practice support to AMHP's undertaking their statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007).
- Lead and support our Social Workers and AMHPs within Adult Mental health with a focus on supporting the Quality and Performance of the Adult Mental Health North Service.
- To participate in the effective delivery of Approved Mental Health Professional Services across South Staffordshire
- The post holder will be required to implement and monitor specialist and complex areas of local social care governance on behalf of the Mental Health Division. The AMHP/SCAMHP will take the professional lead in ensuring that the AMHP Pathway and relevant elements of the Social Care Pathway for Adults and Carers is deployed.
- Develop your skills in leadership further.
- Enhance your salary (if applicable)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Adult Social Work environment including community and hospital settings.
This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, promoting independence and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.
The service aims to support people to maintain choice and control over the care and support they need to live as independently as possible.
This post will lead and promote excellent Social Work practice including ongoing case work and ensure that all assessments support plans and reviews are carried out to a high standard and are in line with personalisation principles.
You will be a registered social worker, currently registered with Social Work England, with significant experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs from a range of community mental health services. You will also need the enthusiasm, confidence, and authority to inspire others. You will also be a practicing AMHP (Adult Mental Health Professional) and will provide an ongoing regular commitment to the Staffordshire AMHP rota.
You will be an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individual with previous leadership experience who possesses excellent communication and organisational skills and has a good working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role.
We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this full-time position a key area of focus as a Band 7 AMHP/SCAMHP The post holder will be required to implement and monitor specialist and complex areas of local social care governance on behalf of the Mental Health Division. The AMHP/SCAMHP will take the professional lead in ensuring that the AMHP Pathway and relevant elements of the Social Care Pathway for Adults and Carers is deployed. The AMHP/SCAMHP will assure associated legal literacy, personalisation and social inclusion is embedded and applied effectively across their area of service, across the Pathways, and, where necessary the wider social care workforce.
The AMHP/SCAMHP will also have a key role to play in the day to day AMHP rota management and deployment of AMHPs, as well as allocating planned work including S117 reviews, routine periodic reviews etc. during periods of low assessment request/activity.
You will ensure full consideration of legal frameworks are explored; ensure proportionality of interventions are maintained and full exploration of creativity and least restrictive alternatives are reflected in the care and support planning in collaboration with an MDT approach.
You will support staff in facilitating discharge planning for those who may require a package of care when leaving hospital to prevent a delayed transfer of care.
You will retain a frontline role; maintain your SWE registration, AMHP role and role model exceptional social work practice.
You will supervise junior members of staff and support the pathway manager in delegated functions.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this full-time position a key area of focus as a Band 7 AMHP/SCAMHP The post holder will be required to implement and monitor specialist and complex areas of local social care governance on behalf of the Mental Health Division. The AMHP/SCAMHP will take the professional lead in ensuring that the AMHP Pathway and relevant elements of the Social Care Pathway for Adults and Carers is deployed. The AMHP/SCAMHP will assure associated legal literacy, personalisation and social inclusion is embedded and applied effectively across their area of service, across the Pathways, and, where necessary the wider social care workforce.
The AMHP/SCAMHP will also have a key role to play in the day to day AMHP rota management and deployment of AMHPs, as well as allocating planned work including S117 reviews, routine periodic reviews etc. during periods of low assessment request/activity.
You will ensure full consideration of legal frameworks are explored; ensure proportionality of interventions are maintained and full exploration of creativity and least restrictive alternatives are reflected in the care and support planning in collaboration with an MDT approach.
You will support staff in facilitating discharge planning for those who may require a package of care when leaving hospital to prevent a delayed transfer of care.
You will retain a frontline role; maintain your SWE registration, AMHP role and role model exceptional social work practice.
You will supervise junior members of staff and support the pathway manager in delegated functions.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Post Graduate studies in related Social Work Practice
- Registration with HCPC
- Modules at Masters level or equivalent clinical courses within area of clinical expertise.
- Post qualification courses in Social Work practice
- All statutory and mandatory training as relevant
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
- Further study relevant to practice
- Additional Social Work qualification - AMHP, BIA, Practice Educator
- Coaching qualification
- Evidence of Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the Social Work field including assessment and management within casework
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management and in risk management principles
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of project work
- Experience of working in an multi-disciplinary team or environment
- Significant experience of managing & implementing change
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Post Graduate studies in related Social Work Practice
- Registration with HCPC
- Modules at Masters level or equivalent clinical courses within area of clinical expertise.
- Post qualification courses in Social Work practice
- All statutory and mandatory training as relevant
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
- Further study relevant to practice
- Additional Social Work qualification - AMHP, BIA, Practice Educator
- Coaching qualification
- Evidence of Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the Social Work field including assessment and management within casework
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management and in risk management principles
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of project work
- Experience of working in an multi-disciplinary team or environment
- Significant experience of managing & implementing change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Social Care East Hub, St Michael’s Court
Trent Valley Road
Lichfield
WS13 6EF
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
