AMHP Team Manager - 24/7 Mental Health Service (Hybrid)

Kirklees Council; Salubindza; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in South Africa is looking for an experienced AMHP Team Manager to lead their AMHP Service. The role involves overseeing statutory Mental Health Act duties, managing a skilled team, ensuring effective delivery and quality assurance, and fostering multi-agency partnerships. Candidates should hold AMHP approval with a relevant qualification and have experience in leadership and safeguarding. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Structured supervision and CPD

Qualifications

• Experienced in AMHP practice and leadership.
• Confident in managing complex risks and making decisions.
• Skilled in workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of AMHP Service.
• Quality assure practices and embed safe systems.
• Strengthen multi-agency working.

Skills

Current AMHP approval

Strong knowledge of MHA 1983/2007

Experience in safeguarding

Skills in rota design and performance management

Ability to build positive relationships

Education

Registered qualification in AMHP practice

Job description

A local council in South Africa is looking for an experienced AMHP Team Manager to lead their AMHP Service. The role involves overseeing statutory Mental Health Act duties, managing a skilled team, ensuring effective delivery and quality assurance, and fostering multi-agency partnerships. Candidates should hold AMHP approval with a relevant qualification and have experience in leadership and safeguarding. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are offered.