Approved Mental Health Professional

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking Approved Mental Health Professionals to join their Community Mental Health Team. The roles are full-time and permanent, with a salary of £45,831 to £54,997 per annum, plus an annual retention bonus. Ideal candidates will have AMHP status, a solid background in mental health services, and will engage in statutory mental health assessments, case management, and community support. This is an opportunity to impact individual wellbeing directly.

Benefits

Annual retention bonus of £3,000

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have current AMHP status and Social Work England registration.
• Experience in mental health services including risk management.
• Strong understanding of legislation such as Mental Health Act, Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007).
• Manage complex cases through risk assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate Mental Health Act assessments and promote equality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Decision-making

Organisational skills

Risk management

Safeguarding

Education

Current AMHP status

Social Work England registration

Proven experience in mental health services

Job description

Go back The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Approved Mental Health Professional

The closing date is 17 April 2026

Applications will only be accepted via the RBWM council's website. Please do not apply via NHS jobs. To apply, please scroll down to 'supporting links' and select 'apply via RBWM website'

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health?

We have exciting opportunities for Approved Mental Health Professionals to join us!

This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. We encourage early submissions to ensure you dont miss this opportunity.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking dedicated and skilled Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join our Community Mental Health Team. With multiple vacancies available, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking service that puts individuals and their wellbeing at the centre of care.

About us

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Job responsibilities

These are full-time, permanent roles, with a salary of £45,831 – £54,997 per annum plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.

The Role:

As an AMHP, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments, managing a small and capped caseload of complex cases, and contributing to the prevention of compulsory hospital admissions. This role offers autonomy, regular supervision, access to legal advice, and opportunities for professional development through training and legal updates.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care, safeguarding, and support that upholds the dignity, rights, and recovery of service users.

Your role will involve:

• Fulfil statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and ensure compliance with relevant policies and Codes of Practice.
• Provide social supervision for service users under s37/41 of the MHA and prepare reports for the Ministry of Justice.
• Manage complex cases through risk assessments, care planning, and contingency planning under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
• Promote equality, challenge stigma, and safeguard the human rights of service users and their families.
• Contribute to the supervision and training of Social Workers, students, and trainees.
• Facilitate least restrictive community support options by coordinating resources and working collaboratively with partner agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• What we are looking for:
• We are seeking motivated professionals with:
• Current AMHP status and Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in mental health services, including risk management and safeguarding.
• A strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Act 2014, and associated legislation.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead