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Approved Mental Health Professional AMHP

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Job Description - Approved Mental Health Professional AMHP

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Temporary contract - up to 20 weeks

Full time, 37 hours

£43p/h Umbrella

Office based in Shrewsbury (may be some flexibility)

Our Local Authority Client are recruiting an Approved Mental Health Professisonal (AMHP) on a temporary basis to cover the AMHP duty desk.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive and triage referrals for Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments, ensuring appropriate and timely responses.
  • Support and participate in S.13 visits alongside other professionals, conducting assessments as required.
  • Provide supervision, guidance, and practical support to AMHP candidates during their placements, contributing to their professional development.
  • Assist the Mental Health hospital discharge team with Mental Capacity Assessments (MCAs) and Section 117 aftercare planning meetings as necessary.
  • Provide regular cover and support to the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) duty desk during business hours, with occasional work extending beyond standard hours if assessments require.

Requirements:

  • Qualified AMHP with valid approval to practice.
  • Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
  • Experience in triaging and coordinating Mental Health Act assessments.
  • 3 year post qualified experience.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Kaylah on or and submit your application.

Referral Scheme:
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £350 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact the office at Spencer Clarke Group on .

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