Senior AMHP - Mental Health & Safeguarding Hub (Hybrid)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Approved Mental Health Professional to join its AMHP Hub. You will work in a dynamic environment, contributing to high-quality mental health services. Responsibilities include leading assessments under the Mental Health Act and supervising a collaborative AMHP team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and a commitment to strengths-based working. A strong focus on equality and wellbeing is encouraged, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Excellent training and development opportunities

Professional registration fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified AMHP with at least two years' recent post-qualifying experience.
• Completed at least 18 hours of AMHP training per qualification year.
• Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Experience in Adult Safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to both weekday and out of hours shifts.
• Ensure delivery of a high-quality and effective AMHP service.
• Maintain sophisticated knowledge and expertise relevant to AMHP practice.
• Formulate rotas and provide supervision to other AMHPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Assessment skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Qualified AMHP

Professional registration with Social Work England

Job description

A local authority in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Approved Mental Health Professional to join its AMHP Hub. You will work in a dynamic environment, contributing to high-quality mental health services. Responsibilities include leading assessments under the Mental Health Act and supervising a collaborative AMHP team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and a commitment to strengths-based working. A strong focus on equality and wellbeing is encouraged, along with professional development opportunities.