Approved Mental Health Professional

Rbwm; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Approved Mental Health Professionals to join their Community Mental Health Team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on mental health care, working within a supportive and collaborative environment. As an AMHP, you will coordinate assessments and manage complex cases, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act while promoting the dignity and rights of service users. With opportunities for professional development and a generous benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in mental health services.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Flexible working

Local Government Pension scheme

Free employee parking

Give As You Earn scheme

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• AMHP status and Social Work registration required.
• Proven experience in mental health services essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Mental Health Act assessments and manage complex cases.
• Promote equality and safeguard human rights of service users.

Skills

Mental Health Act knowledge

Risk management

Safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current AMHP status

Social Work England registration

Job description

Join to apply for the Approved Mental Health Professional role at Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

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 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.

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.

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.

About The Team

Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team providing services within Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead for the local population who require secondary mental health services. It is a joint NHS and Local Authority service which aims to provide a comprehensive range of resources that people with enduring and serious mental ill health can use so that they can lead as fulfilled a life as possible.

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.

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.

What We Offer

• 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 of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• 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.

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