Emergency Duty AMHP Social Worker RBKC616307 - United Kingdom - Your

Description

We work to embed our shared values in every action we take to support the vulnerable residents with care and support needs living in the Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea.

Would you like to work in an Emergency Duty Social Work service providing advice and support for vulnerable adults experiencing social crisis, safeguarding and/or welfare concerns, and possible mental health difficulties in a range of settings?

In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea we are looking to recruit an AMHP/Social Worker for our Emergency Duty Social Work service which serves three boroughs, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham.

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) comprises of 9 Qualified Social Workers/AMHPs and 1 Triage officer working out of hours on a shift basis during evenings and weekends.

The remit of the team is to provide a holistic service out of hours and covers emergencies in relation to Adults, Older Adults and Mental Health Act requests.

EDT works closely with AMHP Services in the respective Boroughs and other stakeholders due to shared interests and there is access to a range of training including AMHP related work and legal updates.

Must hold relevant Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE).
Ability to work under own initiative with an on-call manager for telephone advice and support.

Knowledge of pertinent legislation working with vulnerable adults including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and an awareness of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984.