Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) - Permanent Oldham Council

Salary: 41,511 - 45,718 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

About Oldham Council

Oldham Council is committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and thriving borough where residents can lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. We are transforming our Mental Health Services to create a specialist AMHP hub, integrating with community teams to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused practice. We value our employees and offer a supportive work environment, dedicated to your professional development and wellbeing.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) to join our dynamic Adult Social Care team. This is a crucial role within our evolving mental health services, contributing to a robust duty rota and providing specialist support to colleagues across the service.

As a Permanent AMHP, you will hold a statutory responsibility to consider and coordinate all requests for Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments, ensuring a social perspective is brought to the process and prioritising the least restrictive options wherever possible. You will play a pivotal role in upholding the law, protecting the rights of individuals, and promoting recovery-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983, including those for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs).
• Lead and coordinate the MHA assessment process, making decisions regarding applications for compulsory admission and ensuring adherence to legal frameworks (MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act).
• Conduct Care Act Assessments, supporting individuals to maintain independence and promoting good mental health.
• Provide expert mental health advice, support, and consultation to colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work collaboratively with service users, their carers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Manage referrals in complex situations, including adult safeguarding cases, assessing risks and developing safety plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely records using relevant electronic systems.
• Participate in the AMHP duty rota, responding to urgent requests for MHA assessments.
• Act as a role model, providing mentorship and support to colleagues, new social workers, and students.
• Contribute to service development and quality assurance initiatives.
• Maintain Approved Mental Health Professional status through ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
  
  

About You

• Hold professional qualification and full registration & Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.
• Significant post-qualifying experience of undertaking assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Demonstrable experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental ill-health.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of implementing the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with service users, carers, and colleagues
• Strong risk management skills and the ability to work independently in challenging situations.
• A commitment to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Proficiency in using information technology and electronic record-keeping systems.
• Ability to travel to undertake MHA assessments in community and institutional settings.
  
  

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave which increases with service & option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, an attractive pension scheme with the option for additional voluntary contributions.
• Professional Fees fully reimbursement of your Social Work England Professional Registration Fees.
• Employees Assistance Programme (24-hour advice and support), Mental Health First Aider network, and quality supervision.
• Comprehensive opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• Access to a wide range of savings and discounts for shopping, entertainment, travel, and more via the Vivup platform.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes, Including Cycle to Work and Home and Electronics
• Recognition Schemes, Including Annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards.
• Discounted Gym Membership with Oldham Community Leisure.
  
  

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