Adult Social Worker with AMHP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS membership

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on city buses and trains

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for a fixed-term post within the Urgent Care Pathway and Liaison Mental Health Service.

The role involves carrying out Mental Health Act assessments for people in crisis, providing expert advice on the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and safeguarding, and working across office, hospital and home-based settings.

Qualifications

• Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status.
• Must have a valid driving licence.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide AMHP service within the Urgent Care Pathway and Liaison Mental Health Service.
• Carry out Mental Health Act assessments for individuals in crisis.
• Offer guidance on Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and safeguarding.

Skills

AMHP qualification

Driving licence

Interprofessional collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Qualified AMHP

Job description

This fixed-term AMHP post sits within the Urgent Care Pathway at Leicester City Council, including the Liaison Mental Health Service that works alongside the city's hospitals. The core of the work is carrying out Mental Health Act assessments for people in crisis and advising colleagues on mental health, capacity, care and safeguarding legislation. The role combines office, hospital and home-based working and includes some weekend cover. A qualified AMHP is required, along with a valid driving licence.

What the job involves

• Provide a specialist AMHP service within the Urgent Care Pathway, including the Liaison Mental Health Service
• Undertake Mental Health Act assessments for people experiencing mental health crises
• Give advice, guidance and consultation on the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, safeguarding and adult social care legislation
• Make clear, defensible decisions to protect the rights, wellbeing and safety of vulnerable people
• Work closely with mental health nurses, consultant psychiatrists and acute hospital colleagues
• Support the daytime AMHP rota
• Work beyond standard hours when required, including occasional weekend working
• Support colleagues and contribute to the development of the service

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Skills & knowledge

• Sound professional judgement in complex situations
• Balance of collaboration with confidence and autonomy
• Working alongside health colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds
• Flexibility to work beyond standard hours, including weekends as agreed
• Motivation to help shape and develop an evolving role

Checks & eligibility

• Valid driving licence

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Option of flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains
• Support for a healthy work/life balance