Job summary
We are looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional Team Manager / Practice Lead to join the Adult Social Care AMHP Service.
About you:
You must be a qualified and appropriately registered Social Worker, Occupational therapist, first level nurse (mental health or learning disability) or Charted Psychologist with Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status following successful approval by the Local Authority. Candidates must be able to provide evidence of their AMHP qualification and required post-qualifying AMHP refresher training as part of their application.
You will have experience in a previous management role or be looking for an opportunity to gain managerial experience. You will need to be able to, think innovatively, influence others, and create effective working relationships. You will have the skills and knowledge to support and supervise staff, provide sound consistent advice, and demonstrate good judgement.
Solid communication across all mediums (electronic, written, verbal) is essential with an ability to take account of the audience that is receiving the information. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Main duties of the job
About the Role:
The Adult Social Care AMHP Team Manager / Practice Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Adult Social Care AMHP Service. The Service links directly to the Integrated Adult Social Care teams across Devon. The ASC AMHPs are accessible to all Adult Social Care teams, promoting; legal literacy, understanding of risk assessment in the context of the impact of mental disorder on the individual and how and when to request a Mental Health Act Assessment. The AMHPs in the Adult Social Care AMHP Service work closely with the Devon Daytime assigned AMHP Service and support the daytime AMHP Duty rota.
The Adult Social Care AMHP Team Manager / Practice Lead has a variety of duties including having responsibility for the line management of the dedicated Adult Social care AMHPs, alongside supporting the wider daytime assigned AMHP Service duty Rota.
For full details of the role see the Job description.
About us
What we can offer you
- We are committed to yourcontinuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
- We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
- Flexible working opportunitiesare available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
- Offer an opportunity to enter agenerous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a AMHP Team Manager / Practice Lead has never been more attractive.
- If you are looking to make the move to Devon,subject to qualifying conditions,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available.
- Visa sponsorshipmay also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Ensure the ASC AMHP Service Provides advice and support to community and county wide teams to develop the skills, competence and confidence required to support people who experience complex mental health issues, some of whom may lack capacity in relation to aspects of their care and support needs and are liable to be detained under the Mental Health Act, or, may become so.
Ensure that relevant managers and AMHPs are aware of their responsibilities in relation to the Mental Health Act, policy, practice, and procedure.
Contribute to the analysis of practice and performance in relation to the application of the Mental Health Act and associated AMHP work.
In partnership with the specific AMHP Service Manager, lead and maintain service improvement with regard to the application of the Mental Health Act.
Build and maintain links with wider Devon County Council Practice Leads with a view to developing best practice and continuous improvement across Integrated Adult Social Care.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised Professional qualification as a Social Worker,
- Occupational Therapist, First Level Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability) or Chartered Psychologist.
- Hold a recognised AMHP Professional qualification.
- Be registered with the relevant professional regulatory body.
Desirable
- Completion of Practice Educator Award.
- Evidence of an up to date continual professional development log.
- Have undertaken regulatory approval programmes (e.g. National Assessment and Accreditation Scheme).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Devon County Council
Address
Devon County Council
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD