Approved Mental Health Professional

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Uxbridge is seeking an Advanced Practitioner/AMHP to join their Mental Health Hub. This role involves delivering statutory services under the Mental Health Act and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Social Worker and AMHP, showing a strong commitment to mental health advocacy and community support. This position offers flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Access to mental health support services

Cycle to Work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered as a Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Must be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
• Exhibit strong advocacy skills in mental health contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide statutory services under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Conduct Mental Health Act assessments three days per week.
• Support people to live in the community alongside families and local communities.

Skills

Strong Social Work values

Advocacy for human rights

Flexibility

Professional high standards

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

AMHP qualification

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a dedicated and professional to join our Mental Health AMHP Hub service.

About the Service

You will be working as an Advanced Practitioner/AMHP in a friendly and supportive team within the AMHP Hub, providing statutory services under the Mental Health Act 1983 to adults known to secondary mental health services. The AMHP will be on the rota for undertaking Mental Health Act assessments 3 days (21.6 hours) per week.

Approved Mental Health Professionals have a crucial part to play in improving mental health outcomes for Hillingdon residents. You will be working in partnership with residents, families and carers, as well as other professionals, to optimise involvement and provide collaborative solutions. You will need to use all your Social Work skills, knowledge and values to engage with people in creative ways, to find out what matters to individuals and to promote their recovery, independence and looking for working in the least restrictive manner.

The Role

We work to support people to live in the community and working with families and local communities is central to our approach, as we know this achieves the best outcomes for people. Developing a whole-system response with our key partners is critical to providing good quality care and outcome focused solutions to delivering the right support.

We appreciate the very specific skills, knowledge and experience that Mental Health Social Work and AMHPs bring. In recognition of this, our practicing AMHPs are recognised as Advanced Social Work Practitioners. We offer a competitive starting salary; access to monthly support and supervision; manageable caseloads; annual AMHP-specific training; alongside the existing AMHP forum. Within the wider service, we offer Social Workers many CPD opportunities.

About You

You will need to be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and AMHP.

We're looking for an Advanced Practitioner/AMHP who is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Strong Social Work values, flexibility, a ‘can do’ approach and professional high standards are essential, as will be the ability to robustly advocate for people’s human rights.

In essence, we are looking for people who are passionate about working with people who have severe and enduring mental disorders.

Please see the attached Job Profile for more information about the requirements of this role.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
•  – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefit s – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre‑employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• Professional Registration Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.