Approved Mental Health Professional

2 weeks ago

Kirklees, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

**We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.**

**Organisation**
- Kirklees
- **Directorate**
- Adults & Health
- **Service Area**
- Adults Social Care Operation
- **Hours**
- 37
- **Number of Jobs**
- 1
- **Location(s)**
- Across Kirklees
- **Position type**
- Permanent
- **Grade**
- Grade 13
- **Salary**

£48,226 - £50,269

We’re Kirklees - Come and Join our team

In response to organisational and service user needs, we are looking for individuals who are passionate, flexible, creative, and who are committed to working in a high quality AMHP and Adults Emergency Duty Service (EDS).

What to expect from us

We are committed to providing our AMHPs with exceptional levels of support, from a comprehensive induction through to continuous personal and professional development. This includes supervision, training opportunities and practice sessions to name just a few.

The work of an AMHP is not always easy, and we understand the importance of taking care of ourselves. We take your wellbeing seriously and have Wellbeing Champions based across Adult Social care who understand when you may need some additional support. As a Kirklees Council AMHP, you will be fully supported by a dedicated team to undertake these complex and demanding roles.

The role will involve a blended approach to office and home working to meet the needs of the service and yourself. IT will be provided to ensure comfortable working environments both at home and in the office. As a local authority are committed to a flexible working and always promote a healthy work-life balance.

What you will do...

The primary role is to undertake Mental Health Act (1983) assessments and perform all mental health act related duties undertaken in the AMHP hub. This includes undertaking MHA’83 assessments, offering advice to partner agencies,, undertaking Nearest Relative enquiries and the role of Social Supervisor for Conditionally Discharged patients. Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are always supported, risk is managed proportionately, and safeguarding is of paramount importance. You will be part of a dynamic, responsive, and innovative team with varied tasks and no two days are the same.

What you will need...

You must be qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional.

Travel is an essential part of this job, and you will be required travel across Kirklees.

If you would like further information or a discussion regarding this role, please contact; Joanne Ferry - Service Manager 01484 221000

**April Ramsden**is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.**

- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

**Closing date**

02 November 2025, 11:55 PM

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