Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Do you want to join an innovative and enthusiastic AMHP team?

Do you want to join a team that is committed to providing a high quality AMHP service to those with a high level of mental health needs and their families/carers?

Do you want to work in a team that places value on rights-based approaches to AMHP work?

Are you passionate about working as an AMHP in a supportive team?

We are seeking a qualified AMHP to join our 'core AMHP' team in BANES providing high quality MHA assessments and associated tasks/roles as part of a dedicated team.

The applicant needs to work well in a team and able to work well under pressure, as well as their practice being underpinned by a rights-based approach to AMHP work keeping the individual at the centre of their practice.

Both the team and B&NES Council are committed to providing continued professional development through supervision, opportunities to develop additional skills and gain experience, and various training opportunities. The service is also actively supported by a dedicated Mental Health Principal Social Worker who is employed by the Council.

There is the option to base yourself at home for some of the working week when working for us, although there is a significant amount of direct work with individuals required in various locations. There is a requirement to travel outside of the BANES geographical area on a regular basis.

We welcome applications from AMHPs with a range of experience and various qualifying professional backgrounds.

If you are an enthusiastic AMHP who is passionate about the role we would love to hear from you!, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.