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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs? Are you a qualified and practising Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)?Oldham Council are seeking dedicated Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join their Community Mental Health Team on a permanent, full time basis.As part of a supportive and collaborative local authority, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services across the borough. You'll be working alongside experienced social workers, mental health professionals, and our wider Adult Social Care team.Salary: 41,511 - 45,718Benefits:<ul><li>Flexible Time Scheme/Compressed Hours</li><li>Work/Life Balance</li><li> 2,000 retention payment </li><li>Car user allowance of 500 and mileage expenses</li><li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees</li><li>Relocation package of up to 8,000</li><li>25 days annual leave with option to purchase additional days and which increases after 5-10 years service</li><li>'Wellbeing Matters Internal Programme'</li><li>Season ticket loans for annual bus and metrolink</li><li>Annual Staff Awards</li><li>Pay Progression</li><li>Dedicated career mentoring, bespoke training and clear progression frameworks</li><li>Supportive management team</li><li>'Let's Talk Development Opportunities</li><li>Clear Progression Pathways </li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide a responsive and effective AMHP service under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended)</li><li>Undertake MHA assessments, ensuring they are completed in line with legal requirements and best practice</li><li>Support individuals through holistic assessments under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005</li><li>Manage a complex caseload, balancing urgent statutory duties with longer-term support planning</li><li>Work closely with multi-agency partners including health, police, housing and voluntary services </li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Qualified and practising AMHP, registered with Social Work England</li><li>Proven experience in a similar statutory adult mental health setting (ideally 2+ years)</li><li>Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act A commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice</li><li>Excellent communication and decision-making skills</li></ul>Ready to apply or want more information?For more information or confidential discussion please get in touch (phone number removed) or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing &amp; midwifery and clinical staffing.

AMHP Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) - Permanent Oldham CouncilSalary: 41,511 - 45,718 per annumContract: PermanentHours: Full-timeAbout Oldham Council:Oldham Council is committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and thriving borough where residents can lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. We are transforming our Mental Health Services to create a specialist AMHP hub, integrating with community teams to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused practice. We value our employees and offer a supportive work environment, dedicated to your professional development and wellbeing.The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) to join our dynamic Adult Social Care team. This is a crucial role within our evolving mental health services, contributing to a robust duty rota and providing specialist support to colleagues across the service.As a Permanent AMHP, you will hold a statutory responsibility to consider and coordinate all requests for Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments, ensuring a social perspective is brought to the process and prioritising the least restrictive options wherever possible. You will play a pivotal role in upholding the law, protecting the rights of individuals, and promoting recovery-focused practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Undertake comprehensive assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983, including those for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs).</li><li>Lead and coordinate the MHA assessment process, making decisions regarding applications for compulsory admission and ensuring adherence to legal frameworks (MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act).</li><li>Conduct Care Act Assessments, supporting individuals to maintain independence and promoting good mental health.</li><li>Provide expert mental health advice, support, and consultation to colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>Work collaboratively with service users, their carers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans.</li><li>Manage referrals in complex situations, including adult safeguarding cases, assessing risks and developing safety plans.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely records using relevant electronic systems.</li><li>Participate in the AMHP duty rota, responding to urgent requests for MHA assessments.</li><li>Act as a role model, providing mentorship and support to colleagues, new social workers, and students.</li><li>Contribute to service development and quality assurance initiatives.</li><li>Maintain Approved Mental Health Professional status through ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Hold professional qualification and full registration &amp; Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.</li><li>Significant post-qualifying experience of undertaking assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental ill-health.</li><li>Extensive knowledge and experience of implementing the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.</li><li>The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with service users, carers, and colleagues</li><li>Strong risk management skills and the ability to work independently in challenging situations.</li><li>A commitment to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable adults.</li><li>Proficiency in using information technology and electronic record-keeping systems.</li><li>Ability to travel to undertake MHA assessments in community and institutional settings.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Generous Annual Leave which increases with service &amp; option to purchase additional leave.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme, an attractive pension scheme with the option for additional voluntary contributions.</li><li>Professional Fees fully reimbursement of your Social Work England Professional Registration Fees.</li><li>Employees Assistance Programme (24-hour advice and support), Mental Health First Aider network, and quality supervision.</li><li>Comprehensive opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.</li><li>Access to a wide range of savings and discounts for shopping, entertainment, travel, and more via the Vivup platform.</li><li>Salary Sacrifice Schemes, Including Cycle to Work and Home and Electronics</li><li>Recognition Schemes, Including Annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards.</li><li>Discounted Gym Membership with Oldham Community Leisure.</li></ul>ApplyShare the Opportunity and Earn!Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them and earn a 300 referral bonus if they're successfully placed.To discuss this vacancy in more detail or if you'd be interested in hearing about similar opportunities please contact Ethan Proud via: Mobile: (phone number removed)Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing &amp; midwifery and clinical staffing.

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