Approved Mental Health Professional

The Surrey AMHP service is a diverse and dynamic team who carry out the Local Authority's statutory duties under the Mental Health Act. The team is a county wide service working to support its residents during some of the most challenging times in their lives. We fall under the directorate of Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships but work closely with a variety of other services including Childrens, Learning Disabilities and Substance Misuse and also with colleagues from sectors including community health, criminal justice, and acute services. The Surrey AMHP service is the central point for all referrals relating to assessments under the Mental Health Act. Although the role is office based, we work flexibly both at home and within community bases. The team promotes a reflective and learning culture with daily allocations and case discussion, regular in person meetings as well as forums. This is alongside legal update training. About the role The roles are based in our frontline AMHP teams that cover both the West and East of Surrey. As a qualified AMHP, you will be responsible for undertaking statutory duties as laid out in the Mental Health Act, the Care Act and as part of the AMHP service. We will offer clear professional leadership and great opportunities to develop your career. You will be supported to contribute to the professional development of staff and students through supervision and training. The Frontline AMHP service cover the whole County. Assessments are allocated daily at 09:00 via an allocations call. In some cases, assessments are allocated in advance and set up for later date. In addition to undertaking assessments Frontline AMHPs will also undertake our Shift Lead role on a weekly basis where they will be responsible for screening referrals and allocating as appropriate. This is done with the support of the management team.

• 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.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and AMHPs will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.


• 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