Approved Mental Health Professional

2 days ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional to join our team at Reading Borough Council. As an AMHP, you will play a critical role in ensuring the statutory requirements under the Mental Health Act are met, and the rights of service users are upheld.

Main Duties:

  • Mental Health Act Assessments: Evaluate requests for Mental Health Act assessments, making independent judgements while considering various external factors.
  • Compulsory Admissions & Guardianship Applications: Decide on applications for compulsory hospital admissions (Part 3 or Part 2 of the Act) and guardianship (Section 7 of the Act).
  • Assessment Management: Handle the process of Mental Health Act assessments, managing potentially distressing and volatile situations.
  • Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures, including making necessary referrals and completing Mental Capacity and/or Best Interests assessments.
  • Compliance & Standards: Operate within statutory requirements, adhering to local, national, and Reading Borough Council policies to deliver a high-quality service.

About You:

  • Qualifications: AMHP with current approval to practice under the Mental Health Act and AMHP Regulations 2008.
  • Experience: Substantial experience working with the Mental Health Act, with a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, European Convention on Human Rights, and related legislation.
  • Skills: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with excellent assessment, risk management, and safeguarding skills.
  • Values: Commitment to promoting human rights, dignity, respect, and implementing social models of mental health.

Our Offer:

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that, working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

  • A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years service)
  • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
  • A range of local discounts
  • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

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