Approved Mental Health Professional

North Tyneside Council; New York; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tyneside Council is recruiting for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our established AMHP team. The role operates on a 12-hour shift pattern (07:50am to 8:10pm) across a seven-day service, with a fixed rota to support work-life balance and personal commitments.

You will lead Mental Health Act assessments and work with multi-agency partners to safeguard individuals in crisis. Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification recognized by Social Work England and AMHP

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England.
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification and current AMHP approval/warrant to practise.
• Ideally qualified as a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or willingness to undertake the qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and commitment to maintaining professional competence.
• Commitment to undertake training required to maintain AMHP approval and develop specialist knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assessments and interventions under the Mental Health Act.
• Ensure compliance with mental health legislation and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with other health and social care professionals, agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate care.
• Provide guidance in crisis situations to safeguard individuals and the community.

Education

Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England

AMHP qualification and current AMHP approval/warrant

BIA qualification or willingness to undertake

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join North Tyneside's well-established AMHP team following the retirement of a long-serving member of the team. The role operates on a 12-hour shift pattern (07:50am to 8.10pm) across a seven-day service, with staff working three shifts per week. All team members have a fixed rota, supporting work-life balance and enabling greater flexibility in managing personal commitments. You will be at the forefront of our mental health services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant Mental Health Act assessments and interventions. This role is vital in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and rights of individuals experiencing mental health crises. You will join a supportive and established team responsible for undertaking assessments under the Mental Health Act and contribute to effective multi-agency working across North Tyneside. Alongside your AMHP responsibilities, you will manage a small specialist caseload of approximately 3 to 5 individuals subject to Community Treatment Orders or social supervision arrangements for forensic patients. For practitioners qualified as Best Interests Assessors (BIAs), there will also be an expectation to undertake Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments as part of the Council's statutory responsibilities. If you are not qualified as a BIA there is an expectation you will complete this qualification.,

• Assessment and Intervention: Conduct and oversee comprehensive Mental Health Act assessments under the Mental Health Act, ensuring appropriate and timely interventions.
• Legislation and Policy Compliance: Ensure all practices comply with relevant mental health legislation and organisational policies.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work effectively with other health and social care professionals, agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate care and support for individuals.
• Crisis Management: Provide guidance in crisis situations, making informed decisions to safeguard individuals and the community.

The successful candidate must have a: Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification and current AMHP approval/warrant to practise. Ideally, also qualified as a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or willingness to undertake the qualification. Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and commitment to maintaining professional competence. Commitment to undertaking training required to maintain AMHP approval and develop specialist knowledge.

North Tyneside Council is committed to delivering exceptional mental health services to our community. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for both our clients and our team members., Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression. As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business. Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us. Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050. We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.

• A Enhanced Level DBS Check will be required for this post
• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and a Standard DBS disclosure will be required.
• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.