37 hours per week

We are excited to offer Approved Mental Health Professionals the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our passionate and motivated AMHP Team.

We are looking for Approved Mental Health Professionals who are approved by a Local Authority, or willing to work to be approved by the Isle of Wight Council, to cover the function of undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments while also holding a complex mental health caseload as part of their substantive role within the Mental Health Team. AMHPs hold a combination of Section 117, Ministry of Justice, CTO, Section 29 and Care Act work/allocations.

The Isle of Wight AMHP Team works within a 24-hour on-call rota, including evening and weekend hours and bank holidays. Post-holders will also be expected to cover the Mental Health duty function when required for general enquiries about clients already known to our service for any new referrals to Adult Social Care to provide a point of contact for clients, families, and providers.

The Mental Health team is a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated group of social care staff who are passionate about ensuring that individuals who experience mental ill health on the Isle of Wight are given the appropriate opportunities to promote independence and equality of access to services.

Our hard-working team was recognised as runner up for one of the most prestigious awards in Adult Social Care – the MJ Awards 2021 Care and Health Integration category – in addition to being nominated as finalists in the Local Government Chronicles 2021 for Well Being and Resilience in the Partnership category.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Katherine Smith at 01983 821000 or email Katherine.Smith@iow.gov.uk

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

To discover more about our careers please visit Jobs and careers - Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

The Isle of Wight Council is committed to supporting all newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) via a robust post-graduate competency framework, the ‘Assessed and Supported Year of Employment’ (ASYE). The ASYE is intended to be the first stage of continuing professional development for Registered Social Workers. The framework will be closely allied to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). You will be therefore, be required to satisfactorily complete the ASYE programme within a 12-month period (or 18 months if part-time).

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.

Please read the Application Guidance Notes before applying. If you are unable to complete this application, email us at careers@iow.gov.uk or telephone us on 01983 823113