Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Adult Social Work

Location: Leicester City

Pay Rate: £38.00 - £40.00 per hour

Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week, Monday - Friday)

Contract Type: Temporary / Locum

Leicester City Council is seeking an experienced, qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join their dedicated Core AMHP Team. In this role, you will play a critical part in assessing and supporting individuals experiencing severe mental health crises, ensuring their rights and safety are protected under the Mental Health Act.

Re-warranting is available for suitable candidates.

• Duty Rota Participation: Serve as the initial point of contact for incoming referrals within the Core AMHP Team.

• MHA Assessments: Consider Mental Health Act (MHA) requests, and coordinate, set up, and carry out statutory assessments across a variety of community and hospital settings.

• Documentation & Reporting: Complete all required statutory paperwork, legal reports, and associated documentation promptly and accurately.

• Tribunal Representation: Prepare detailed reports and represent the authority at Mental Health Tribunals when required.

• Shift Flexibility: 37 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Candidates should be flexible to work either of the following shifts based on service needs:

  • 08:30 - 17:00

  • 12:00 - 20:00 (ability to work later shifts is essential)

• Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid arrangement with 1 mandatory office day per week (alternating between Mondays and Fridays).

• Travel Requirements: Active driver with access to a vehicle for travel across the city for assessments.

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

• Valid AMHP qualification and willingness to be re-warranted with Leicester City.

• Proven experience conducting Mental Health Act assessments in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and human rights legislation.

• Excellent report-writing and multi-agency communication skills.

If you are a dedicated AMHP looking for a flexible, high-paying role with a supportive core team, apply today or get in touch with your CV to discuss the re-warranting process!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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experience

Adults

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work