Approved Mental Health Professional

Dorset Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our AMHP Hub based in Dorchester. You will deliver statutory duties under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act as part of our 24/7 service, coordinating care with health services, carers and partner agencies.

Join a specialist team and contribute to timely, lawful, person-centred interventions while maintaining strong links with Adult Social Care and our health partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered AMHP with current approval.
• Experience undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.
• Strong understanding of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Human Rights.
• Ability to work calmly in crisis situations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil statutory duties under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
• Conduct AMHP assessments and coordinate interventions.
• Collaborate with health colleagues, emergency services and partner agencies to ensure timely, lawful and person-centred care.
• Work within a specialist AMHP Hub and maintain links with Adult Social Care and health partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development.

Skills

AMHP assessments

Risk management

Decision-making

Crisis handling

Communication

Negotiation

Partnership working

Complex mental health needs

Strengths-based practice

Education

AMHP registration

Job description

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

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

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

See our adult safeguarding policy.

About Us

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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 to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed 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 a Disability 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.