Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce.  This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

Location: Hillview Lodge, RUH, Bath.

About the Role

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!

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Chris Ireland, Approved Mental Health (AMHP)  Professional Lead, Chris_Ireland@BATHNES.GOV.UK or call 01225 477342. 

Interview date: 23/01/2025

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.  Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity 

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.   As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.  Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage’

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Royal United Hospital

Bath

Bath and North East Somerset

BA1 3NG

Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)