Adult Social Worker – Safeguarding/Mental Health

Company: Sanctuary
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Location: Oldham
Job Description:

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Approved Mental Health Professional to work full time based in Oldham. The salary for this permanent Approved Mental Health Professional job is up to £47,181per annum. When it is not possible and after discussion with the AMHP manager on-call, to liaise with the next AMHP on duty and to provide a full handover in line with best and safe practice.– To work as a team undertaking assessments under the Mental Health Act on a rota basis. Collect additional relevant background information from a variety of sources, for example medical records, case notes etc.– Make alternative arrangements for the service users care where an application is not made under the Act (or is refused) and to inform all relevant agencies, including the nearest relative, of these arrangements.– Completed Approved Mental Health Professional report documentation in a timely manner and circulate to all relevant parties.– To practice within the guidance and policies that relate to AMHP duties where this is consistent with the codes of practice and case law. Contribute the AMHP practice experience perspective to the ongoing development of these policies and guidance.– Prepare for and attend supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available training and developmental opportunities.– Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other Social Services staff, professional groups and interested bodies. To undertake continuous professional development and to be aware of new developments, legislation, initiatives, guidelines, policies and procedures as appropriate to the role.– Requirements of this Approved Mental Health Professional Job.– Degree or Equivalent in Social Work.– Current Social Work England Registration.– Post Qualifying Social Work Experience. This Approved Mental Health Professional job is advertised by Zehnn Young; This very much played a significant in previously winning Best Candidate Care at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. xkybehq With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement….

Posted: July 1st, 2026