Job vacancy details
Approved Mental Health Professional
Employer:Bracknell Forest Council
Reference:SCL1160
Salary:£31,000 - £37,300 pa
Hours:37 hours per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Church Hill House, 51-52 Turing Drive, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7FR
Closing date:19/07/2009 23:30 PM
There is an exciting opportunity for an AMHP to join Bracknell Community Mental Health services. As a qualified social worker & AMHP registered with the General Social Care Council you will have experience of working in mental health, a sound knowledge of mental health legislation, excellent communication skills and an ability to combine the role of AMHP with care co-ordination through the care programme approach for individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.
The staff team are all enthusiastic and committed to raising standards of practice. The expectation is that the successful applicant will participate on the AMHP rota a minimum of 1 day per week.
Within mental health, you will have a real opportunity to influence practice and develop innovate ways of working with users of the service.
For an informal discussion please contact Mike Hayward, AMHP Supervisor or Theresa Wyles, Community Services Manager on 01344 823333.
Interview date: 27 July 2009
Equal Opportunities
- Please read the Application Pack below before you apply for this job. It contains information that you will need to refer to when applying. Not referring to this information is likely to reduce your chances of success.
- Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by the Council in contact with children/young people or vulnerable adults must be aware that a Criminal Record Bureau check will be undertaken.
- Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
