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Approved Mental Health Professional
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) – Permanent Role
Job Reference: HCC624380 Salary: £40,643 – £45,077 per annum (plus market supplements up to £8,000 and shift allowance) Location: Hybrid (Elizabeth II Court, Winchester) Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 8 July 2026
About the Role
Join Hampshire County Council’s highly supportive AMHP team, where collaboration, shared learning, and impactful practice are central. You’ll guide legal and ethical decision-making under the Mental Health Act, ensuring safety, rights, and positive outcomes for individuals in crisis.
As one team member shares:
“Working here for 7 years has highlighted how our supportive AMHP leads, strong team relationships, and collaborative partnerships with colleagues enable brighter outcomes for Hampshire’s residents in unexpected crises.”
Key Responsibilities
- Music Director: Lead full assessment processes under the Mental Health Act—from referral to follow-up—ensuring comprehensive, person-centred evaluations.
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Negotiate with individuals, families, carers, and professionals (doctors, police, trustees) to secure valid, ethical placements while minimising risks.
- Safety & Admissions: Facilitate timely, safe hospital admissions or care alternatives, prioritising dignity, proportionality, and safeguarding for all.
- Training & Mentoring: Supervise AMHP trainees and advise colleagues on legal practices.
- Flexible Coverage: Commit to 24-hour shift work within a dynamic team.
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Requirements
- AMHP qualification (or equivalent pathway to qualify soon).
- Registration as:
- A Qualified Social Worker
- Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Occupational Therapist, or
- Practitioner Psychologist (regulatory body confirmed).
- Expertise in: The Mental Health Act 1983 and updated Code of Practice (2023).
- Core communication skills and ability to negotiate tensions between rights, risk, and welfare.
- Person-Centred & Rights-Based Practice: Unwavering commitment to upholding individuals’ autonomy and dignity.
- Person Specification: See Candidate Pack for detailed skills to evidence in your application.
- Travel Requirement: Full, valid driving licence + reliable car (essential for cross-area assessments).
Why Join Us?
- Make an Impact: Support vulnerable individuals during crises—a recognised legacy for our AMHP team (Watch our videos).
- Career Growth: Explore Adults Social Work opportunities and our growing career pathways.
- Professional Development:
- Reflective supervision.
- Paid, supported courses tailored to senior validation portfolios (including up to £3,000 extra for Senior Social Workers).
- Work-Life Balance:
- Market supplements up to £5,000 (experience dependent).
- 14% shift allowance (rotating hours).
- Flexibility in a hybrid environment.
- Support:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling, legal/financial advice).
- Generous benefits:
- 4 weeks minimum annual leave.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Access to capped local government pension.
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Candidate Pack
Dive deeper into our service values, core competencies (‘About You’ section—mandatory for applications. Tailor your application to demonstrate how you embody our values, including:
- Inclusivity & Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Accountability & Transparency
- Creativity & Commitment
- *Respect.
Notes:
- Applications are time-stamped; the advert may close early.
- Alternative role titles (social work, nursing, psychology) welcome.
Additional Information
🔹 Latest knowledge check: Mental Health Act updates and case studies 🔹 Background DBS check required. 🔹 Safeguarding Commitment: All staff uphold ethical safeguarding policies protecting children, adults, and vulnerable groups. 🔹 Equality & Diversity: Hampshire values equality of opportunity; specific needs adjustment possible per Equality Act 2010.
Contact & Open Questions
Ask specific lore:
- Barbara Luscombe (Team Manager): barbara.luscombe@hants.gov.uk Ideal for visa/schedule questions.
- General Inquiries: care.careers@hants.gov.uk
- Hampshire County Council HQ: General enquiries through Hants gov.uk recruitment page.
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