Job Description

Job Introduction

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We are seeking compassionate and experienced Social Workers or Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join our vibrant specialist psychosis service. Our team works collaboratively with individuals and their families who experience first-episode psychosis.


You will be part of an integrated Early Intervention Team, covering a diverse demographic area and working alongside other health professionals within the Bradford District Care Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team that brings together a range of healthcare experts.


You should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, service users, and professional partners. Confidence in risk assessment and risk enablement is essential.

Salary and Benefits

We offer an additional annual 5,000 market supplement for qualified AMHPs. We welcome candidates from other areas of social work who wish to develop their expertise in mental health. As an AMHP, your salary will range between 46,511 - 49,711.

Travel Requirements

This role requires regular travel across the district to successfully undertake the duties outlined in the job description. Therefore, a full driving license and access to transport are essential to meet the demands of the service.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will take a lead in Local Authority statutory duties, including:

Care Act Assessments Mental Capacity Assessments Safeguarding Mental Health Act Assessments

If you are not yet an AMHP, training will be provided to enable you to deliver an AMHP service within the team and on the duty rota.

Professional Development and Support.

We offer a supportive work environment with flexible working conditions and access to continuous professional development opportunities. You will benefit from:

Regular reflective supervision Corporate annual appraisals Opportunities for ongoing learning and career progression

You will undertake both care coordination and Local Authority functions. As part of this role, you will need experience in Care Act assessments, supporting individuals to recognize their strengths, and identifying safeguarding concerns under Section 42 of the Care Act.

How to Apply

If you think you might be interested in joining our team and would like some further information about this post, please contact Waheed Ahmed on 07974894621 /07350403992, email waheed.ahmed@bdct.nhs.uk.

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.


The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council's Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.



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Experienced L3 Social Worker and /or Approved Mental Health Professional

Salary

33,366.00 - 44,711.00 per annum

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

bradfordmbc/TP/820/908

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

37

Closing Date

29 June, 2025

Job Category

Social work

Service

Adults with Disabilities

Location

Bradford, United Kingdom

Additonal Payments

5000 additional annual supplement will be offered to AMHP's *

Posted on

13 June, 2025