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Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 41,511 - 45,718 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oldham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
PERMANENT*
Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs)
Oldham Council – Full-Time (x7) and Part-Time (x1) Permanent Positions
Grade 8 | £41,511 to £45,718
Description
Oldham Council is expanding its dedicated AMHP team and is recruiting 7 full-time and 1 part-time Approved Mental Health Professionals to join our forward-thinking, person-centred Mental Health Service.
As an AMHP, you will play a critical role in upholding the rights, dignity, and safety of individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll work as part of a supportive, integrated service where your expertise is valued, your wellbeing prioritised, and your professional development supported.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a borough that champions restorative practice, strengths-based approaches, and high-quality statutory social work.
Responsibilities
Deliver statutory functions under the Mental Health Act (1983) including Mental Health Act assessments.
Provide leadership and decision-making in urgent and complex mental health situations.
Collaborate with health and social care professionals to safeguard and support individuals in crisis.
Undertake assessments, contribute to care planning, and support risk management across inpatient and community settings.
Maintain accurate, analytical records and prepare high-quality written reports.
Offer guidance to colleagues and act as a role model for best practice in mental health social work.
Participate in the AMHP rota and contribute to service development and reflective practice sessions.Requirements
Qualified Social Worker.
AMHP qualification.
Currently warranted.
Substantial post-qualifying experience in mental health settings, including statutory work.
Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and associated legislation.
Excellent assessment, risk analysis, and crisis intervention skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
Flexible and resilient with a commitment to continuous professional development.How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV – (url removed)
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Payroll service twice a week.
Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
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