Approved Mental Health Professional Team Manager

Wokingham Jobs; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice - Car/Cycle

Discounts - Local & Lifestyle

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an AMHP Team Manager to lead our Approved Mental Health Professional service. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on management across council offices, hospitals and community settings, ensuring safe and lawful Mental Health Act practice.

The post offers hybrid working with a base at Resource House, and is supported by a stable, experienced team with strong staff retention.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification as a social worker and AMHP registration.
• Experience leading AMHP services and supervising staff.
• Full driving license and daily access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AMHP service to ensure safe, lawful Mental Health Act work and professional standards.
• Manage day-to-day service, allocate work, resources and performance.
• Lead and support AMHPs through supervision and development.
• Engage people and carers in service development and AMHP approvals.
• Build relationships with partners and represent the AMHP service in meetings.
• Continuously improve the service using feedback and learning.

Skills

Staff management

Supervision

Operational management experience

Driving license

Education

Professional qualification as social worker (AMHP registration)

Current AMHP qualification

Job description

Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) Team Manager

A rare opportunity to lead and shape our AMHP service

We have an exciting opportunity for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Team Manager to join Adult Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a well-resourced, experienced and stable AMHP service. We have good staff retention, so you'll be building on strong foundations while helping the team develop and preparing the service for the future.

As AMHP Team Manager, you'll lead our AMHP workforce and oversee the day-to-day service, making sure Mental Health Act work is safe, lawful and delivered to a high professional standard. You'll also shape our AMHP Strategy and development pathway, supporting an experienced team that is keen to learn, grow and keep improving.

You'll bring confident leadership, fresh ideas and a commitment to high-quality mental health social care. You'll help us build on what already works well and work with the team to shape the next stage of the service.

The role offers hybrid working, with a base at Resource House and work across Council offices, community settings, hospitals and partner locations when needed.

We're a small, supportive council with big ambitions. We trust our teams, work closely together and give people space to make ideas happen. In 2025, the CQC rated our adult social care services among the highest in the country, with two areas rated Outstanding and a national score of 81%. The Impower Productivity Index also ranked us as the second most productive council in England, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Wokingham Borough Council is proud to be part of the Social Care Future movement, supporting a vision where everyone can live in a place they call home, connected to the people and activities that matter most.

By contributing to the AMHP rota you will receive an AMHP allowance (£5355 - £7000 depending on experience).

Staff Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow)
• GP Helpline 7 days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Car and Cycle to Work
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts - savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities - running, football, cricket, and more
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Networks

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the AMHP service, making sure Mental Health Act work is safe, lawful and meets professional standards.
• Manage the day-to-day service, including allocating work, managing resources and performance, and dealing with issues when they arise.
• Lead and support our AMHPs through supervision, reflective practice, development and ongoing professional support.
• Help people and carers have a voice in how the AMHP service develops, including through feedback and involvement in recruitment and AMHP approval.
• Build strong relationships with partners and represent the AMHP service at local, regional and national meetings.
• Keep improving the service by using feedback, performance information, complaints and learning from practice to understand what's working and where we can do better.

Candidate requirements:

• Professional qualification as a social worker, registered mental health or learning disability nurse, or occupational therapist
• Current AMHP qualification and relevant professional registration
• Experience of working as an AMHP
• Experience of managing staff, providing supervision, setting clear expectations and supporting good performance
• Experience of operational management within mental health or adult social care
• Full Driving License and Daily Access to a Car

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.

If you're an experienced AMHP ready to lead a strong service and shape its future, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and build on what we do well while shaping the next chapter of Wokingham's AMHP service.

Strictly no agencies.

Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

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Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.