Approved Mental Health Professional

This role has a salary of £46,399 - £49,588, plus a £3,000 per annum AMHP allowance, based on a 36 hour working week.

• Ability to maintain personal Approved Mental Health Professional status (Warranted).


• Professional Qualification in Social Work.


• Post qualifying experience that should include direct work with those who have mental health needs.


• A current full driving licence and have use of a vehicle.


• A working knowledge of legislation, assessments, preparation of care plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.


• Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues.
  
  Are you an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) looking for a rewarding career? If yes, then this is your opportunity to join us! The Mental Health (MH) frontline AMHP team, within the Adult Social Care directorate at Surrey County Council, is seeking to appoint 2 AMHPs in our West Team, based at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7LX. The Mental Health (MH) frontline team is also seeking to appoint a secondment/fixed term opportunity until the end of June 2025 based in our East Team, based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate, RH2 8EF. If you are seeking a secondment, please discuss this with your Line Manager as you will need to have their agreement before applying. Rewards and Benefits


• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service


• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave


• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing


• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year


• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave


• A generous local government salary related pension


• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more


• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year


• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources