Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Social Worker - East AMHP AOT
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The Vacancy
The vacancy is for a social worker with AMHP status (Band 7) in East AOT.
Role Description
Social work to work in hospital inpatients as well as in the community and social supervision to restricted community patients under the Ministry of Justice.
East AOT is working in a climate of change so requires flexible working practices including working across sites to meet the challenges and opportunities in the NHS.
You will be joining a Multi-Disciplinary Team providing an Assertive service to Birmingham.
Participation on Birmingham City Council AMHP rota (one day month) is required.
Key Requirements
You will have knowledge of Mental Health Social Work and the legal framework of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
You will have regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. We also provide Behavioural Family Therapy supervision, safeguarding supervision and team supervision.
You will be required to hold a caseload and care coordinate patients of up to 8 individuals, you will be given management and clinical supervision to support you.
Candidates should have the ability to uphold anti-discriminatory social work practice and maintain clear boundaries in clinical and professional relationships.
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Key Responsibilities
- To undertake the roles and responsibilities of a Social Supervisor in line with Ministry of Justice (MoJ) guidelines in combination with the Clinical Supervisor.
- To support the effective risk management of service users.
- To prepare Social Circumstances Reports and attend Tribunals and Managers hearings under the Mental Health Act.
- To provide expertise in social care to multi-disciplinary teams to support patients discharge planning.
- To work with individual service users to reach their recovery goals.
- To offer support and interventions to families and carers, working across inpatient and outpatient services.
Social workers bring a social perspective incorporating principles of diversity, equality, and human rights.
Act as an AMHP and support BCC City wide AMHP rota (currently one day month).
About Us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
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Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Steven Medd
- Job title: Team Manager
- Email address: steven.medd@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0121 301 7222
For an informal discussion please contact Steven Medd (Team Manager) 0121 301 7222.
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