Approved Mental Health Professional

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 45,831 - 54,997; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Payment of Social Work England registration fees

Flexible working options

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to discounts and deals with retailers

Job summary

A local government authority in Thatcham is seeking Approved Mental Health Professionals to join their Community Mental Health Team. This full-time role offers a salary of £45,831 - £54,997 per annum plus a retention bonus. The team focuses on providing support for individuals with mental health needs. Candidates must have current AMHP status and experience in mental health services. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management and safeguarding.
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and Care Act.
• Ability to coordinate mental health assessments and manage cases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Mental Health Act assessments and manage complex cases.
• Promote equality and safeguard the human rights of service users.
• Contribute to supervision and training of staff.

Skills

Current AMHP status

Experience in mental health services

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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 is 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.

Why now?

It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes.

Our latest staff survey shows:

• 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
• 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values

But don’t just take our word for it—watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what it’s like to work here:

👉 RBWM staff videos

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.

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 theMental 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.
• Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• 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.
• 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]

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.