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Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
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
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
Education
PERMANENT*
Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) Oldham Council – Full-Time (x7) and Part-Time (x1) Permanent Positions Grade 8 | £41,511 to £45,718
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Job Title: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
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