Approved Mental Health Professional – Vale of Glamorgan Council

Liquid Personnel; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Approved Mental Health Professional to join their mental health services team. This role involves managing a caseload of adults, conducting assessments, and providing support under the Mental Health Act. The position offers excellent flexible work opportunities and a competitive rate of up to £37 per hour. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and registration with Social Care Wales.

Benefits

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free social work training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant support

Job referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Strong understanding of mental health services.
• Experience working with adults receiving interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assist council in duties under the Mental Health Act.
• Manage a caseload of adults receiving services.
• Conduct comprehensive holistic assessments.

Skills

Social Care Wales registration

Post-qualified experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title:Approved Mental Health Professional
Location:Vale of Glamorgan Council
Rate:Up to £37 per hour

An exciting opportunity has recently become available for an Approved Mental Health Professional. They are looking for a new member to join the mental health services team within the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

What will your responsibilities be?
You will assist the council in discharging their duties under section 13 of the Mental Health Act and manage a caseload of adults receiving interventions and services under secondary mental health. You will provide an outcome-focused assessment service to adults in line with the Care Act 2014. Additionally, you will deliver a professional social work service, including statutory and legal social care responsibilities to members of the public and/or their carers who require an assessment of their needs. You will work closely with other teams, including undertaking joint assessments with providers, carers, and external agencies to deliver outcome-focused services to individuals and their families. You will coordinate a comprehensive holistic assessment of need and risk, establishing and reviewing an initial support plan agreed with the service user, carer(s), and service providers. Furthermore, you will participate in the department’s safeguarding adults’ procedures and fully comply with departmental policies and procedures and the Health and Care Professionals Council’s Code of Conduct for Social Workers, including the capability framework.

• Hybrid options
• Manageable caseload
• Excellent flexible work opportunities
• Excellent rate of pay up to £37 per hour

Qualifications and Experiences:
To be successful in this role, you must have Social Care Wales registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a full UK driving licence, have post-qualified experience, and hold a degree level or equivalent in Social Work.

How to apply?
If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *