JOB-20240819-db742659

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Job Specialism: Social Work – Adults (AMHP)
Location: Worcestershire, UK
Pay Rate: £52.50 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours over 3 long days, including standby shifts)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the dedicated AMHP Hub in Worcestershire, based at Wildwood.

This ongoing, full-time locum role offers an excellent hourly rate of £52.50 and the chance to work within a specialist, fully AMHP-qualified team that provides 24/7, 365-day statutory Mental Health Act coverage for the Local Authority.

You will act as the single point of contact for all Mental Health Act referral requests, playing a vital role in safeguarding adults and ensuring statutory duties are delivered efficiently and lawfully. The role offers a compressed working pattern of 37 hours across three long days, including standby shifts, supporting a strong work-life balance.

Perks and Benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and professional satisfaction of working in a specialist statutory service.

• Exceptional Hourly Rate: Earn £52.50 per hour for your expertise and responsibility.

• Flexible Working Pattern: Work 37 hours over three long days, including standby shifts, allowing extended time off.

• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, CPD, and regular formal and informal supervision.

• Specialist Team Environment: Work within a highly experienced, AMHP-only hub with strong peer support.

What You Will Do

• Act as the single point of contact for all Mental Health Act referral requests.

• Undertake the full statutory duties of an AMHP under the Mental Health Act.

• Work collaboratively within a specialist AMHP hub to ensure 24/7 service coverage.

• Participate in the standby rota to maintain continuous statutory provision.

• Carry out assessments and coordinate Mental Health Act processes lawfully and effectively.

• Maintain high professional standards, accurate records, and lawful decision-making.

• Engage in continuous professional development, training, and regular supervision.

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).

• Registered Social Worker (or other eligible professional background).

• Extensive experience working under the Mental Health Act.

• Ability to work on a rota basis, including standby shifts.

Why Worcestershire?

Worcestershire offers the perfect blend of beautiful countryside, historic towns, and vibrant communities. With excellent quality of life, scenic landscapes, and great transport links, it’s an ideal location to enjoy both professional fulfillment and personal wellbeing.

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