We are looking to recruit a Practice Manager & AMHP in the Mental Health & Wellness Team within Waltham Forest. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.
The London Borough of Waltham Forest will pay close attention to looking after their Social Workers and strive to ensure they feel supported and welcomed in their roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities.
Responsibilities of the Practice Manager include:
Reporting to a Team Manager, to manage and professionally supervise a number of qualified & support staff and to support other colleagues. Responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality and legally compliant social care practice to agreed standards for the staff within the remit of the post. Undertake the full legal range of social care assessments and develop person-led support plans that meet the needs and outcomes of individuals. Manage a complex caseload. Maximise the independence and wellbeing of adults and older people in the Mental Health and Wellness Team. Work directly with adults and older people, where the work has significant implications for the well-being of individuals and might involve situations where service users' personal liberty and/or safety is at risk. Collaborate with professional colleagues, other providers, and external agencies to gather and exchange information and co-ordinate actions. Represent the Council at multi-agency meetings. Liaise with external and internal partners and other agencies on day-to-day service issues and co-ordinate actions. Act as a first line manager and team member. Ideal candidate will have:
Social Work England registration Eligibility to work in the UK Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DPSW/CQSW/MSc/BA) AMHP (Approved Mental Health Practitioner) Working with Ackerman Pierce, you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued professional development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and onboarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links, as well as being close to central London. To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information.
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Reporting to a Team Manager, to manage and professionally supervise a number of qualified & support staff and to support other colleagues. Responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality and legally compliant social care practice to agreed standards for the staff within the remit of the post. Undertake the full legal range of social care assessments and develop person-led support plans that meet the needs and outcomes of individuals. Manage a complex caseload. Maximise the independence and wellbeing of adults and older people in the Mental Health and Wellness Team. Work directly with adults and older people, where the work has significant implications for the well-being of individuals and might involve situations where service users' personal liberty and/or safety is at risk. Collaborate with professional colleagues, other providers, and external agencies to gather and exchange information and co-ordinate actions. Represent the Council at multi-agency meetings. Liaise with external and internal partners and other agencies on day-to-day service issues and co-ordinate actions. Act as a first line manager and team member. Ideal candidate will have:
Social Work England registration Eligibility to work in the UK Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DPSW/CQSW/MSc/BA) AMHP (Approved Mental Health Practitioner) Working with Ackerman Pierce, you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued professional development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and onboarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links, as well as being close to central London. To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information.
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