Practice Supervisor (Amhp)

About us

We’re transforming the way we deliver social care.

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.  We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better.

In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire’s residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength’s-based approach and least restrictive options.  Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.

This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. 

It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can’t do it alone – our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we’re doing a good job, we don’t stand still – we’re ambitious and we’re always striving to do better; it’s in our DNA.

About the role

We’re a diverse team of innovated and passionate professionals. We’re dedicated and privileged to support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Oxfordshire.  We uphold social justice and equality, protect and preserve individual rights while ensuring individuals needs are at the centre of all that we do.

Our team of AMHPs come from a variety of professional backgrounds (Social work, Occupational therapy, nursing and psychology) and we embrace and value each other’s contribution and area of expertise. 

We provide a 24/7 service. All substantive staff support both day and night service.

We work collaboratively, with both internal and external organisations and we’re committed to ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported.

We pride ourselves in:

•    Leading a high standard of service and innovation in service development.
•    Supporting one another to grow personally and professionally.
•    Strong partnership working with mental health services, social care and allied services to transform how services are delivered to people with mental health problems in Oxfordshire.

About you

You’ll bring with you an excellent working knowledge of the MHA 1983, CoP, other relevant legislation and statutory guidance. Respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds is crucial. You’ll have a proven track record of effective partnership working with service users, their families/carers, other professionals and agencies to achieve the best outcomes for people.  

A trained AMHP from recognised Community Psychiatric Nurse, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology background. You must be passionate about following the professional standards of SWE, HCPC, NMC and with a commitment to continue your professional development.

Experience of supervision and management will be an advantage.

Rewards and benefits

•    Enhancement of 20% above standard pay rates
•    Time Off in Lieu for any Bank Holidays worked.
•    Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days
•    Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
•    Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy)
•    Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
•    Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
•    Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
•    Flexible working – full or part time hours available and agile working policy
•    Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, staff discount scheme for a range of retailers, holidays, insurance, restaurants, health & leisure activities and rail travel.

Learn more here: Our benefits

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Funmi Durodola - Team Manager on 07554103429 or funmi.durodola@oxfordshire.gov.uk