AMHP – Senior Social Worker – Kent Area

My client is a leading Social Care Local Authority located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent
They are currently looking for Experienced AMHP Senior Social Workers
Duties
About the Role We currently have exciting opportunities for experienced Social Workers within our Community Mental Health Teams including HTT, ADAPT and PCP teams across the borough

As a Senior Social worker, you will be someone with experience of working on complex cases, have experience of supervising qualified or non-qualified staff and be looking for the chance to help shape a developing model of practice, based on strengths and relationships.You will be confident to provide a strong social work voice within the team and will have support to practice and uphold social work ethics and values.

You will be expected to have a sound understanding of relevant mental health legislation and statutory duties, of the Equality Act 2010 and Care Act 2014.You should have excellent communication skills and high standards of professional practice.

AMHP experience would be preferred, as you will be expected to supervise other AMHPs in the team and to participate in the Local AMHP rota.

Requirements
 Qualified Senior Social Worker, with post qualified experience in Mental Health
Services
 AMHP certification
 Degree or equivalent in social work
 Social Work England or Social Care Wales registration
 Enhanced DBS