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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.

Approved Mental Health Practitioner

School Mental Health Practitioner - Northampton Nurse Seekers is proud to be recruiting a School Mental Health Practitioner for a leading School in Northampton which specialises in supporting students with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. Working closely with a dedicated SEND &amp; Wellbeing team, the successful candidate will deliver tailored, trauma-informed interventions to help students build resilience and navigate life's challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a setting that values collaboration, compassion, and progress. Applications are welcomed from professionals registered with: <ul> <li>HCPC (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Psychologists)</li><li>NMC (e.g., Registered Mental Health Nurses)</li><li>BACP, UKCP or equivalent (e.g., Counsellors, Psychotherapists)</li><li>Social Work England</li><li>Other relevant health or therapy regulators</li></ul> Whether your background is in CBT, DBT, play therapy, counselling, or other therapeutic approaches, your expertise will help shape better outcomes for vulnerable young people. Key aspects of the role: <ul> <li>One-to-one and group-based mental health interventions</li><li>Collaboration with staff, families, and external services</li><li>Staff support and training on trauma-informed practice</li><li>Contribution to whole-school wellbeing initiatives</li></ul> This is a term-time role with a salary which is dependent on experience. The role also does require travel across sites, so access to transport is essential, and candidates requiring any form of Visa Sponsorship can NOT Be considered. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference through your practice, apply today or contact Nurse Seekers for further details on .

School Mental Health Practitioner

We are looking to recruit a Approved Mental Health Practitioner Team with the Social Care industry in the London borough of Sutton. This will be a permanent post paying 40,755 - 48,531 P/Annum.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health</li><li>Care management</li><li>Report writing and assessment</li><li>Carrying a caseload of service users</li><li>Managing complex cases</li><li>Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act</li><li>Safeguarding Adults</li><li>Self-directed support / personal budgets</li></ul>Experience preferred:<ul><li>Post qualifying experience of working within a Qualified Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Practitioner Team within the UK Social Care industry.</li><li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li></ul> Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>HCPC Registration</li><li>1 year post qualifying experience within UK</li><li>Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)</li><li>Eligibility to work in the UK</li><li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li></ul>Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: <ul><li>Your own personal consultant</li><li>Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide </li><li>DBS and Compliance Service</li><li>Quick and Easy Registration Process</li><li>Access to CPD</li><li>Guaranteed weekly payment</li></ul>To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we have available in South London, please contact Dan Mulvey or email your updated CV today.Job Title: Approved Mental Health PractitionerLocation: London Borough of SuttonSalary: 40,755 - 48,531 P/Annum

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority who are looking to recruit a Approved Mental Health Practitioner based in West Sussex. This will be on a permanent basis paying 45,441 - 48,474 P/AnnumResponsibilities include:<ul><li>Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health</li><li>To undertake statutory duties related to the care of adults and of their carers as</li></ul>defined in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983<ul><li>To keep up-to-date with developments, products and information relating to the</li></ul>service and the rest of the council to ensure that appropriate and timely information isgiven to customers.<ul><li>To ensure proportionate risk assessments for both the customer and the carer</li></ul>associated with any support plan have been carried out.<ul><li>To undertake reviews of customers with long term needs as required and within</li></ul>statutory timelines and carry out reassessments as requiredTo develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners (bothinternal and external) to ensure that the team can deliver a co-ordinated,timely and appropriate service to the customerTo prepare and present reports for mental health reviews, tribunals in respect ofservices users who are subject to detention under the MHA 1983<ul><li>Care management</li><li>Report writing and assessment</li><li>Carrying a caseload of service users</li><li>Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act</li><li>Safeguarding Adults</li></ul>Experience Essential:<ul><li>Experience as an AMHP with extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and mental health social work practice</li><li>Practice Educator Award or commitment to undertake the training (or equivalent)</li><li>Able to demonstrate a proven ability (or understanding of the skills and knowledge required) to work independently as a senior practitioner managing risks and safeguarding</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>SWE Registration</li><li>1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry</li><li>Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)</li><li>Eligibility to work in the UK</li></ul>Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: <ul><li>Your own personal consultant</li><li>Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide </li><li>DBS and Compliance Service</li><li>Quick and Easy Registration Process</li><li>Access to CPD</li></ul>To discuss this vacancy, or any similar roles we have available in West Sussex, please contact Dan Mulvey or email your updated CV today!Job Title: Approved Mental Health PractitionerLocation: West SussexSalary: 45,4441- 48,474 P/Annum

Senior Mental Health Practitioner Up to £45,000 per annum Full time - 40 hours per week Yeovil, Somerset Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to work on a full time basis for a private education and residential Care provider based in Yeovil click apply for full job details

Senior Mental Health Practitioner

School Mental Health Practitioner - Greenwich - Secondary SEN school Remedy is proud to be recruiting a School Mental Health Practitioner for a leading School in Greenwich which specialises in supporting students with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.Working closely with a dedicated SEND &amp; Wellbeing team, the successful candidate will deliver tailored, trauma-informed interventions to help students build resilience and navigate life's challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a setting that values collaboration, compassion, and progress.Applications are welcomed from professionals registered with:<ul><li>HCPC (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Psychologists)</li><li>NMC (e.g., Registered Mental Health Nurses)</li><li>BACP, UKCP or equivalent (e.g., Counsellors, Psychotherapists)</li><li>Social Work England</li><li>Other relevant health or therapy regulators</li></ul>Whether your background is in CBT, DBT, play therapy, counselling, or other therapeutic approaches, your expertise will help shape better outcomes for vulnerable young people.Key aspects of the role:<ul><li>One-to-one and group-based mental health interventions</li><li>Collaboration with staff, families, and external services</li><li>Staff support and training on trauma-informed practice</li><li>Contribution to whole-school wellbeing initiatives</li></ul>This is a term-time role with a salary which is dependent on experience. The role will be supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference through your practice, apply today or contact Carly at Remedy Education for further details on (phone number removed)

School Mental Health Practitioner - NorthamptonNurse Seekers is proud to be recruiting a School Mental Health Practitioner for a leading School in Northampton which specialises in supporting students with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.Working closely with a dedicated SEND &amp; Wellbeing team, the successful candidate will deliver tailored, trauma-informed interventions to help students build resilience and navigate life s challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a setting that values collaboration, compassion, and progress.Applications are welcomed from professionals registered with:<ul> <li>HCPC (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Psychologists)</li><li>NMC (e.g., Registered Mental Health Nurses)</li><li>BACP, UKCP or equivalent (e.g., Counsellors, Psychotherapists)</li><li>Social Work England</li><li>Other relevant health or therapy regulators</li></ul> Whether your background is in CBT, DBT, play therapy, counselling, or other therapeutic approaches, your expertise will help shape better outcomes for vulnerable young people.Key aspects of the role:<ul> <li>One-to-one and group-based mental health interventions</li><li>Collaboration with staff, families, and external services</li><li>Staff support and training on trauma-informed practice</li><li>Contribution to whole-school wellbeing initiatives</li></ul> This is a term-time role with a salary which is dependent on experience. The role also does require travel across sites, so access to transport is essential, and candidates requiring any form of Visa Sponsorship can NOT Be considered.If you re ready to make a meaningful difference through your practice, apply today or contact Nurse Seekers for further details on (phone number removed).

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Registered Mental Health Nurses and Registered Social Workers for contract roles working within an A&amp;E Liaison service based in Salford The role is ideally mainly for days, with weekends also available. The post holder will be expected to be responsible for the assessment, management and care planning that will be appropriate, meet the needs of services users and manage risks identified in the course of assessment. Assessments will be undertaken within the Accident and Emergency Department and the general hospital. Pay rates are as follows; <ul> <li>Days - £26.00 per hour</li> <li>Nights/Sat - £33.71 per hour</li> <li>Sunday/Bhol - £42.65 per hour</li> </ul> Hours: Full Time/Part Time Days: Monday - Sunday (Can pick your shift pattern) Contract: 6 Months (+ongoing) Band: 6 Salary: Upto £42.65 per hour The applicant must be a Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Social Worker. We also have other various mental health block bookings in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; <ul> <li>Free compliance (DBS, training etc.)</li> <li>Single point of contact consultant.</li> <li>24h support.</li> <li>Regular communication updates.</li> <li>Referal Benefit Scheme.</li> </ul>

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