Job summary
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**for anyone who needs to relocate in order to take up employment with CWP. T&Cs apply - see attached document. If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you.
We are looking for an experienced enthusiastic Approved Mental Health Professional to work in our Community Mental Health teams based here in the Wirral. We are an All Age Adult service. We currently have a of vacancy for a AMHP post.
We would expect you to do care co-ordination duties and manage a capped caseload which does takes account of you participating on the AMHP rota. As a service we are considering developing an AMHP hub in the future.
You will provide an important and valued professional function working with some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are supported at all times, management of risk and safeguarding is of paramount importance. You can expect commitment to your personal and career development. Our Trust has signed up to the Think Ahead Programme to ensure we look at the future of social workers in mental health.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be compliant with the Mental Health Act, Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated Codes of Practice to fulfil your duties in this role.
You will need to have experience of working with the service user group and be able to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need, whilst promoting choice and control for adults and carers.
Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including the Children Act 1989 is required and good IT skills to support accurate and timely case recordings.
You must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification, be qualified as an AMHP and be registered with Social work England.
Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore you need access to transport for work purposes.
Please apply online as CV's will not be accepted.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Social work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent
- 2 Year Post Qualifying Award in Social Work.
- Approved Mental Health Professional qualified.
- Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this
Desirable
- Relevant postqualifying/ vocational training courses
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to people with a mental health need: o Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). o Care Act 2014 o Able to demonstrate legally compliant practice.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Knowledge and application of locally agreed current policies and procedures
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including non-specialists.
- Able to demonstrate good organisational, case recording and report writing skills.
- Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background.
- Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service.
- Able to demonstrate practice which complies with professional standards and organisational codes of practice.
- Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
- Understanding of local resources, and the need to arrange packages of support in accordance with statutory requirements and eligibility criteria
- An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families
Desirable
- Experience of working with carers.
- Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.
- Experience of working with Health colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Social work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent
- 2 Year Post Qualifying Award in Social Work.
- Approved Mental Health Professional qualified.
- Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this
Desirable
- Relevant postqualifying/ vocational training courses
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to people with a mental health need: o Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). o Care Act 2014 o Able to demonstrate legally compliant practice.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Knowledge and application of locally agreed current policies and procedures
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including non-specialists.
- Able to demonstrate good organisational, case recording and report writing skills.
- Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background.
- Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service.
- Able to demonstrate practice which complies with professional standards and organisational codes of practice.
- Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
- Understanding of local resources, and the need to arrange packages of support in accordance with statutory requirements and eligibility criteria
- An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families
Desirable
- Experience of working with carers.
- Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.
- Experience of working with Health colleagues
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).
