AMHP Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Randstad Care; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) for their Community Mental Health Team. This permanent full-time position requires a committed individual to deliver essential mental health services, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and promoting person-centred care. If you are passionate about improving mental health outcomes, this opportunity offers supportive management and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Time Scheme/Compressed Hours

Work/Life Balance

Car user allowance of 500 and mileage expenses

Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees

Relocation package of up to 8,000

25 days annual leave with options for additional days

'Wellbeing Matters Internal Programme'

Annual Staff Awards

Pay Progression

Dedicated career mentoring and bespoke training

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in a similar statutory adult mental health setting (ideally 2+ years).
• Strong understanding of relevant mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a responsive and effective AMHP service under the Mental Health Act.
• Undertake MHA assessments in line with legal requirements.
• Manage a complex caseload and coordinate with multi-agency partners.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Person-centred practice

Education

Qualified and practising AMHP

Job description

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs? Are you a qualified and practising Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)?

Oldham Council are seeking dedicated Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join their Community Mental Health Team on a permanent, full time basis.

As part of a supportive and collaborative local authority, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services across the borough. You'll be working alongside experienced social workers, mental health professionals, and our wider Adult Social Care team.

Salary: 41,511 - 45,718

Benefits:

• Flexible Time Scheme/Compressed Hours

• Work/Life Balance

• 2,000 retention payment

• Car user allowance of 500 and mileage expenses

• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees

• Relocation package of up to 8,000

• 25 days annual leave with option to purchase additional days and which increases after 5-10 years service

• 'Wellbeing Matters Internal Programme'

• Season ticket loans for annual bus and metrolink

• Annual Staff Awards

• Pay Progression

• Dedicated career mentoring, bespoke training and clear progression frameworks

• Supportive management team

• 'Let's Talk Development Opportunities

• Clear Progression Pathways

Responsibilities:

• Provide a responsive and effective AMHP service under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended)

• Undertake MHA assessments, ensuring they are completed in line with legal requirements and best practice

• Support individuals through holistic assessments under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

• Manage a complex caseload, balancing urgent statutory duties with longer-term support planning

• Work closely with multi-agency partners including health, police, housing and voluntary services
  

Experience

• Qualified and practising AMHP, registered with Social Work England

• Proven experience in a similar statutory adult mental health setting (ideally 2+ years)

• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act
  A commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice

• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

Ready to apply or want more information?

For more information or confidential discussion please get in touch (phone number removed) or email

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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