AMHP Leader: Mental Health Act Specialist (24/7 Service)

Community Care Live; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement up to £5,000 per ann

14% alternating shift allowance

Career development in Advanced Social?

LGPS pension

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to lead complex decision-making under the Mental Health Act. You will guide the assessment process, coordinate admissions or alternatives, and work to ensure rights-based, least-restrictive care for individuals.

The role involves a 24-hour service with shift patterns including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. You will mentor trainees and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive

Qualifications

• AMHP qualification required.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
• Commitment to empathetic, person-centred practice and rights of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the assessment process under the Mental Health Act from referral to completion.
• Ensure safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements with least restrictive practice.
• Conduct robust risk assessments and management to minimise risks.
• Collaborate multidisciplinaryly with families, carers and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Undertake the Duty AMHP role, supervising workflow and referrals.
• Mentor AMHP trainees and provide advice on legal aspects of AMHP work.

Skills

Communication

Mental Health Act knowledge

Person-centred practice

Relationship management

Ethical decision-making

Education

AMHP qualification

Qualified Social Worker / Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disabilities Nurse / OT / Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Community Care Live is seeking an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to lead complex decision-making under the Mental Health Act. You will guide the assessment process, coordinate admissions or alternatives, and work to ensure rights-based, least-restrictive care for individuals.

The role involves a 24-hour service with shift patterns including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. You will mentor trainees and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive