Senior AMHP Practitioner - 24/7 Hub & Supervision

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a qualified AMHP Senior Practitioner to join our 24/7 AMHP Hub. You will manage referrals, support service delivery and supervise a small team, operating within a rights-based, person-centred framework.

The role requires strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related legislation, with shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Applicants must hold an AMHP qualification and a relevant professional qualification (Social Worker, Psychiatric Nurse,

Qualifications

• AMHP qualifies you to practice as Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
• Strong communication and collaboration are essential for coordinating with services and families.
• Experience in case management and applying human rights and mental health legislation is expected.
• Ability to supervise/mentor a small team of AMHPs and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Lead referrals, considerations and assessments within the AMHP hub.
• Support day-to-day running of the service and contribute to service development.
• Provide supervision and support to AMHPs and AMHP trainees.
• Apply knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related codes of practice.

Skills

AMHP practice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Supervision

Education

AMHP qualification

Social Worker qualification

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking a qualified AMHP Senior Practitioner to join our 24/7 AMHP Hub. You will manage referrals, support service delivery and supervise a small team, operating within a rights-based, person-centred framework.

The role requires strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related legislation, with shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Applicants must hold an AMHP qualification and a relevant professional qualification (Social Worker, Psychiatric Nurse,