EDT Approved Mental Health Professional

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve set ambitious targets to meet and to deliver on the promises to our residents. We need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

About The Role

We’re looking for an Advanced Mental Health Professional to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on a permanent basis. The EDT is an out‑of‑hours service where you will work alongside colleagues on a rotating shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays, working closely with partner agencies.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Be a qualified AMHP or willing to train as an AMHP. Provide a high‑quality response to emergency referrals out of normal working hours.
• Work a rotational shift pattern.
• Provide appropriate support and interventions to vulnerable adults, children and families to address safeguarding concerns.
• Provide out‑of‑hours advice and guidance to professionals, and produce factually accurate and reflective reports.
• Be the first point of contact for professionals, vulnerable adults, children, families, or members of the public who have a concern that cannot wait until normal office hours resume.
• Carry out thorough, high‑quality crisis‑led assessments for children and families, promptly identifying level of risk, need and services required to promote and ensure safe outcomes.
• Actively apply legal and professional knowledge and skills – balancing protection, risk and support to achieve positive outcomes for those requiring our service.

About The Candidate

We are looking for social workers who can work autonomously, manage competing demands, and work under pressure without on‑site support from their line manager. You will be confident in your decision‑making and risk‑assessment skills, and be able to provide advice, guidance and challenge to colleagues within Social Care and across agencies.

Hours Of Work

• 36 hours per week on a shift rotation pattern – leave is included within the rota.
• The rota spans an 8‑week period: 13 night shifts and 3 day shifts, covering some bank holidays. Leave is included in the rota.
• Weekday nights: 5 pm to 9 am with an hour’s break.
• Weekends: 8:30 am‑5:30 pm or 5 pm‑9 am.

Rewards And Benefits

• Competitive salary £54,109 – £57,871 (inclusive of the additional 20 % enhancement for unsocial hours).
• Annual leave starting at 28‑33 days per year, with an extra entitlement of 8 days included within the rota.
• Good work‑life balance: you will work 13 night and 3 day shifts in an 8‑week period.
• Local Government contributory pension scheme with employer’s contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 health and wellbeing support.
• Dedicated protected time for learning and development.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including training as an AMHP and learning about Systemic Practice.

How To Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
louisefitzpatrick@wirral.gov.uk
polyannastott@wirral.gov.uk
hilarymcgowan@wirral.gov.uk

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