Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Durham County Council
Pay Rate: £31.74 per hour
This is a challenging and rewarding role for a qualified Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced, crisis-led environment. As a key member of our EDT, you will be the first point of contact for urgent social care needs across County Durham when our daytime offices are closed. You will work autonomously to provide a high-quality response to vulnerable adults and children in crisis.
Your expertise in both mental health and child protection will be crucial for managing the complex and varied situations that arise out-of-hours.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Acting as an Approved Mental Health Professional, undertaking statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983, including coordinating and conducting assessments for detention.
- Responding to urgent child protection referrals, conducting Section 47 enquiries, and implementing immediate safeguarding plans to ensure children's safety.
- Providing an emergency response service to vulnerable adults with care and support needs, including safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014.
- Undertaking crisis assessments and interventions for individuals, families, and carers in acute distress.
- Working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies, including police, health services, and housing, to provide a coordinated emergency response.
- Making high-stakes, autonomous decisions in high-pressure situations, often with limited information.
- Providing advice, support, and consultation to other professionals and agencies on social care matters.
- Maintaining precise and comprehensive records of all interventions and decisions made during your shift in line with legal and council requirements.
Key Requirements:
- You must be a Qualified Social Worker and a practicing, warranted Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
- Current registration with Social Care England is essential.
- An updated and clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
- Demonstrable post-qualifying experience in a statutory Child Protection (CP) team is required.
- Proven ability to work effectively and make sound decisions in a crisis-led, out-of-hours environment.
- A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Children Act, the Care Act, and associated codes of practice.
If you have the specialist skills and resilience required for this demanding but vital role, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV and contact on : 07441 927924,
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