AMHP Social Worker Salary
The average salary for a AMHP Social Worker in the UK is:
£37,333
Job profile for a AMHP Social Worker
The role of Approved Social Worker, or ASW, has now been replaced by that of Approved Mental Health Professional, or AMHP, in England and Wales. The 2007 amendment of the Mental Health Act 1983 abolished the professional role of the Approved Social Worker and created that of the Approved Mental Health Professional [1]. This role is broadly similar to the role of the Approved Social Worker but is distinguished in no longer being the exclusive preserve of social workers. It can be undertaken by other professionals including community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists. Contents [hide] 1 Professional role 2 Mental Health Act assessments 2.1 The nearest relative 2.2 Detention in hospital 2.3 Community Treatment Orders 3 Further reading 4 External links 5 References Professional roleApproved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) are trained to implement coercive elements of the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007, in conjunction with medical practitioners. They have received specific training relating to the application the Mental Health Act, usually lasting one year, and perform a pivotal role in assessing and deciding whether there are grounds to detain mentally disordered people, who meet the statutory criteria, without their consent. Assessment and detention under the Act is colloquially known as being 'sectioned', or 'sectioning', in reference to the application of sections of the Mental Health Act relevant to this process. Mental Health Act assessmentsAMHPs are responsible for organising and co-ordinating, as well as contributing to Mental Health Act assessments. To be detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), individuals need to be assessed as suffering from a recognised mental disorder of a nature or degree which warrants detention in hospital on the grounds of health or risk to themselves or others[1]. The AMHP's role includes arranging for assessments of the person concerned by two independent medical practitioners, at least one of whom is specially qualified in mental health, and interviewing the individual themselves. Efforts should be made to seek alternatives to detention, such as arranging appropriate support in the community, in line with the principle of care in the least restrictive environment [2]. AMHP's are expected to take account of factors such as gender, culture, race, age, sexuality and disability in their assessments[2]. Efforts should be made to overcome any communication barriers, such as to do with language or deafness, and interpreters may be requested[2].
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With regard to age and impact on salary for a AMHP Social Worker, a statistical average weighting (that is based on how salary varies by age and not for a specific job which may vary considerably) suggests these figures: £28,000 for a worker in their 20s, £36,587 (30s), £43,307 (40s) and £43,307 (50s).
The average salary figure above for a AMHP Social Worker is considered to not necessarily be representative across the whole UK market as it is based on less than five respondents with this job title.
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£37,333
Job profile for a AMHP Social Worker
The role of Approved Social Worker, or ASW, has now been replaced by that of Approved Mental Health Professional, or AMHP, in England and Wales. The 2007 amendment of the Mental Health Act 1983 abolished the professional role of the Approved Social Worker and created that of the Approved Mental Health Professional [1]. This role is broadly similar to the role of the Approved Social Worker but is distinguished in no longer being the exclusive preserve of social workers. It can be undertaken by other professionals including community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists. Contents [hide] 1 Professional role 2 Mental Health Act assessments 2.1 The nearest relative 2.2 Detention in hospital 2.3 Community Treatment Orders 3 Further reading 4 External links 5 References Professional roleApproved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) are trained to implement coercive elements of the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007, in conjunction with medical practitioners. They have received specific training relating to the application the Mental Health Act, usually lasting one year, and perform a pivotal role in assessing and deciding whether there are grounds to detain mentally disordered people, who meet the statutory criteria, without their consent. Assessment and detention under the Act is colloquially known as being 'sectioned', or 'sectioning', in reference to the application of sections of the Mental Health Act relevant to this process. Mental Health Act assessmentsAMHPs are responsible for organising and co-ordinating, as well as contributing to Mental Health Act assessments. To be detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), individuals need to be assessed as suffering from a recognised mental disorder of a nature or degree which warrants detention in hospital on the grounds of health or risk to themselves or others[1]. The AMHP's role includes arranging for assessments of the person concerned by two independent medical practitioners, at least one of whom is specially qualified in mental health, and interviewing the individual themselves. Efforts should be made to seek alternatives to detention, such as arranging appropriate support in the community, in line with the principle of care in the least restrictive environment [2]. AMHP's are expected to take account of factors such as gender, culture, race, age, sexuality and disability in their assessments[2]. Efforts should be made to overcome any communication barriers, such as to do with language or deafness, and interpreters may be requested[2].
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AMHP Social Worker Salary Comparison
In 2008, the average salary for this job was £30,000.The average salary in 2011 was £37,750, based on 2 respondents (a difference of 0% from the 2010 figure.
The average salary in 2012 was £36,500, based on 1 respondents (a difference of -3% from the 2011 figure.
The median salary for a AMHP Social Worker based on all salary survey responses is: £37,500
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With regard to age and impact on salary for a AMHP Social Worker, a statistical average weighting (that is based on how salary varies by age and not for a specific job which may vary considerably) suggests these figures: £28,000 for a worker in their 20s, £36,587 (30s), £43,307 (40s) and £43,307 (50s).
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