(Dedicated) Approved Mental Health Professional

1 month ago


Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom Cheshire West and Chester Council Full time

These posts are for two part time dedicated AMHP's who will join a small team to undertake the following tasks;
- Carrying out all aspects of Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments at any location within the Borough, and in neighbouring Local Authorities
- When necessary, be prepared to travel to out of area to hospitals and other care settings to carry out MHA assessments
- Triaging referrals on a rota basis, setting up assessments, arranging S12 doctor attendance, and attending bed management meetings with Health
- Undertaking the role of Social Supervisor for people under Section 37/41 of the MHA

**Organisation**
- Cheshire West and Chester Council

**Location**
- Chester, Ellesmere Port, Winsford, Homeworker

**Job Category**
- Social Care

**Grade**
- CWAC NJC - Grade 10

**Salary Min**
- £37, 261 pro rata per annum

**Salary Max**
- £43,366 pro rata per annum

**Hours per week**
- 18.5

**Weeks per year**
- 52.143

**Employment Type**
- Permanent

**Closing Date**
- 30/07/2023

**Ref No**
- W2594

**Documents**

Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Due to the retirement of the previous post holder, we are seeking to appoint two part time Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP's) to join a small team of dedicated AMHP's whose role is solely to undertake duties as outlined in the Mental Health Act (MHA). This role is borough wide, and there will be occasions when it may be necessary to travel to hospitals and care settings across the country.

For an informal discussion, please contact;
Eszter Rebay, Practice Manager of the dedicated AMHP team, on 07827 877443 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) or

Lois Everett, Team Manager, Adult Social Care Mental Health Services, on 07920 283443 (Weekdays)

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.



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