Approved Mental Health Professional

Dorset Council; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management supervision

AMHP training

Wellbeing offer

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

LGPS

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a committed Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the AMHP Hub in Dorchester and deliver statutory Mental Health Act duties across Dorset.

You will assess and coordinate interventions with health partners and emergency services, contributing to person-centred care for individuals in crisis. Flexible hybrid working and ongoing development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered professional with AMHP approval.
• Experience undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.
• Excellent assessment, risk management and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work calmly in crisis situations.
• Strong communication, negotiation and partnership skills.
• Experience with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill statutory duties under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
• Carry out AMHP assessments and coordinate interventions.
• Collaborate with health colleagues, emergency services and partner agencies.
• Support people with timely, lawful and person-centred care.
• Work within the AMHP Hub across Dorset and Adult Social Care teams.

Skills

AMHP knowledge

Mental Health Act

Risk assessment

Decision making

Crisis management

Partnership working

Education

Social Work qualification

Tools

None

Job description

About the role

Are you a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional looking to make a real difference in people's lives during some of their most challenging moments?

We are looking for a committed and experienced AMHP to join our dedicated AMHP Hub based in Dorchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive and collaborative service, delivering statutory Mental Health Act duties across Dorset.

About the role

As a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will assume the responsibility of fulfilling statutory duties outlined in the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and the Care Act. You will play an invaluable role in our 24/7 service, offering support to individuals during their most challenging times.

You will work collaboratively with health colleagues, emergency services, carers and other partner agencies to ensure people receive timely, lawful and person-centred interventions.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a specialist team environment while maintaining close links with teams and services across Adult Social Care and our health partners.

Join us as an AMHP and become an indispensable part of the mental health system, making significant contributions to the overall well-being of the Dorset communities. Your assessments and coordinated interventions can positively alter someone's life trajectory, ensuring they receive the necessary care and support.

About you

You will be a qualified and registered professional with current AMHP approval and a strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Human Rights legislation.

You will also have:

• Experience of undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.
• Excellent assessment, risk management and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work calmly and effectively in crisis situations.
• Strong communication, negotiation and partnership-working abilities.
• Experience of working with individuals with complex mental health needs.
• A commitment to strengths-based practice and delivering positive outcomes for people and their families.

Most importantly, you will share our values of Respect, Responsibility, Recognition and One Team, demonstrating compassion, professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What we can offer you

We are committed to supporting your professional and personal wellbeing.

We offer:

• A supportive and experienced management team.
• Regular professional supervision and reflective practice.
• Ongoing AMHP training and development opportunities.
• A comprehensive employee wellbeing offer.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where service needs allow.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Further Information

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact: [e-mail]

Join us and help ensure people experiencing mental health crises receive the skilled, compassionate and lawful support they deserve.At Dorset Council, we are proud of the difference we make to our residents every day. Following our recent CQC inspection, Adult Social Care was recognised as having a strong culture of person-centred practice, effective partnership working, and a highly committed workforce.

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deemsuitable) available for use as needed.

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or havingaccess to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure andBarring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders

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About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access toa range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We arecommitted to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be aDisability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

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