Surrey County Council
Approved Mental Health Professional
Approved Mental Health Professional at Surrey County Council, based in Pippbrook House, Reigate Rd, paying £49,464 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £49,464 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Pippbrook House, Reigate Rd
- Closing date
- Sector
- Social Care & Childcare
- DBS check
About 18% above the going rate for social care & childcare
Reference 6161
About the role
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Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Contract Details: N/A Salary: £49,464 per annum Working Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Pippbrook House, Reigate Rd, Dorking, RH4 1SH Closing Date: 31/10/2026 Job Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships Service: ASC - OperationsJob Introduction
This role has a starting salary of £49,464 - £52,864 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our fantastic Mid Mental Health Social Care Team based at Pippbrook House in Dorking, supporting residents across the local boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.
This role is open to hybrid working and, as a team, we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office, working within the communities we serve and working from home.
Our Offer to You
- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro rated for part time opportunities)
- A generous local government salary related pension
- AMHP allowance
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to a wide range of training and professional development
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- A supportive and experienced management team
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Team
Our Mid Mental Health Social Care Team is an experienced, supportive and forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. We work closely with health colleagues, partner agencies, families and carers to promote recovery, independence and wellbeing.
The team is committed to strengths-based practice and works with individuals whose circumstances are often complex and require skilled, legally literate and relationship-based interventions. Staff benefit from strong management oversight, regular supervision, peer support and opportunities for continued professional development.
About the Role
As an Approved Mental Health Professional, you will play a key role in ensuring Surrey County Council fulfils its statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983. You will undertake Mental Health Act assessments and contribute to the effective operation of the AMHP service.
Alongside your AMHP responsibilities, you will manage a caseload undertaking Care Act assessments, safeguard
Reference: 6161 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Surrey County Council
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