Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

£300 Per Day | Ongoing Contract | 37 Hours Per Week

📍 Location: Isle of Wight Council, County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD

🚢 Travel to the Isle of Wight required (ferry travel necessary)

Immediate Opportunity Available

Isle of Wight Council is seeking an experienced and warranted Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join its dedicated Adult Social Care and Community Mental Health Service on an ongoing contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified AMHP looking for a flexible contract role focused primarily on Mental Health Act work, with minimal involvement in wider social work case management responsibilities.

Working within a supportive and experienced Community Mental Health Team and AMHP Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality statutory mental health interventions and ensuring individuals receive appropriate support and protection under the Mental Health Act.

The Role

As an Approved Mental Health Professional, you will be responsible for undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and carrying out the statutory duties associated with the AMHP role. You will work collaboratively with health professionals, service users, carers, and partner agencies to ensure lawful, person-centred, and outcome-focused decision-making.

The role requires flexibility to support both office-hours and out-of-hours AMHP services as required.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in accordance with current legislation, guidance, and best practice.

Exercise statutory AMHP duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended).

Work closely with Community Mental Health Teams, medical practitioners, inpatient services, and partner agencies.

Coordinate and lead Mental Health Act assessment processes, ensuring decisions are legally robust and person-centred.

Maintain accurate case records and assessment documentation.

Contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes where required.

Participate in AMHP duty arrangements, including occasional out-of-hours work.

Provide professional advice and guidance regarding Mental Health Act responsibilities.

Work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

Requirements

Essential

Qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, or Psychologist with a recognised AMHP qualification.

Current warranted Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status.

Significant experience undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.

Strong working knowledge of:

Mental Health Act 1983

Mental Capacity Act

Care Act 2014

Human Rights legislation

Safeguarding Adults procedures

Excellent assessment, decision-making, and report-writing skills.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Enhanced DBS clearance.

Desirable

Previous Local Authority Adult Social Care experience.

Experience working within Community Mental Health Teams.

Experience participating in AMHP duty rotas and out-of-hours services.

What's on Offer?

£300 per day

Ongoing contract opportunity

Flexible working arrangements

Primarily AMHP-focused workload

Minimal case-holding responsibilities

Supportive and experienced Adult Social Care and Mental Health teams

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established service

Additional Information

This role is based on the Isle of Wight, and successful candidates must be able to travel to and work across the island as required. Ferry travel will therefore be a necessary part of the role.

If you are a qualified and warranted AMHP looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed