Approved Mental Health Professional

South East Employers; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,831 - 54,997; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with retailers

Job summary

A local government council in Maidenhead seeks an Approved Mental Health Professional to coordinate care under the Mental Health Act. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working, generous leave, and a local government pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have current AMHP status and will contribute to a supportive community mental health team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mental health services, including risk management and safeguarding.
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Act 2014, and associated legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Mental Health Act assessments and manage a small caseload.
• Fulfil statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Provide social supervision for service users and prepare reports.
• Manage complex cases through risk assessments and care planning.
• Promote equality and safeguard human rights.
• Facilitate community support options collaboratively.

Skills

Current AMHP status

Experience in mental health services

Understanding of the Mental Health Act

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Approved Mental Health Professional

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health?

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
• Posted: 7 months ago
• Salary: £45,831 – £54,997 per year
• Closes: 30 April 2028

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 don’t miss this opportunity. 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 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work‑life balance.
• Generous local government pension scheme includes life cover (3 times annual salary) and an additional voluntary contribution (AVC) scheme.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Ishumael Nyachengwe, Service Manager, on [e-mail].

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