Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Adult Social Care; Oldham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in England is seeking Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to expand their team. The positions, both full-time and part-time, involve critical responsibilities including mental health assessments and collaboration with various professionals. Candidates must hold a social work qualification and an AMHP qualification with significant experience in mental health settings. The role offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £350

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mental health settings, including statutory work.
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and legislation.
• Ability to work independently and in multi-agency contexts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory functions under the Mental Health Act.
• Provide leadership in complex mental health situations.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Risk analysis

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Qualified Social Worker

AMHP qualification

Job description

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

PERMANENT*

Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) Oldham Council – Full-Time (x7) and Part-Time (x1) Permanent Positions Grade 8 | £41,511 to £45,718

Overview

Oldham Council is expanding its dedicated AMHP team and is recruiting 7 full-time and 1 part-time Approved Mental Health Professionals to join our forward-thinking, person-centred Mental Health Service. As an AMHP, you will play a critical role in upholding the rights, dignity, and safety of individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll work as part of a supportive, integrated service where your expertise is valued, your wellbeing prioritised, and your professional development supported. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a borough that champions restorative practice, strengths-based approaches, and high-quality statutory social work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory functions under the Mental Health Act (1983) including Mental Health Act assessments.
• Provide leadership and decision-making in urgent and complex mental health situations.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals to safeguard and support individuals in crisis.
• Undertake assessments, contribute to care planning, and support risk management across inpatient and community settings.
• Maintain accurate, analytical records and prepare high-quality written reports.
• Offer guidance to colleagues and act as a role model for best practice in mental health social work.
• Participate in the AMHP rota and contribute to service development and reflective practice sessions.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker.
• AMHP qualification.
• Currently warranted.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in mental health settings, including statutory work.
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and associated legislation.
• Excellent assessment, risk analysis, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
• Flexible and resilient with a commitment to continuous professional development.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV – (url removed)

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

Job Info

• Job Title: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)