Job Description

Salary: £51,909 - £54,245 (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

We are looking for a conscientious and committed Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the Wiltshire AMHP Hub. Wiltshire Council utilises a ‘Hub & Spoke’ model of service, staffed by highly skilled and competent AMHPs who always aim to maximise the independence of service users. The Service has a clarity of process, a proactive and preventative approach and it works effectively with partner agencies.

The role of the team is to provide the statutory AMHP function on behalf of the Council. The Team ensures referrals for Mental Health Act related work are managed appropriately. This includes undertaking assessments under the Act, dealing with Nearest Relative related work, and managing CTO and Guardianship related work. The Service is county wide with offices co-located on Hospital sites in Devizes and Salisbury.

As a Hub AMHP, you will work with your colleagues to ensure all enquiries and referrals are responded to appropriately. You will need to undertake assessments under the Act when appropriate but also record clearly when referrals and/or assessments are not progressed. You will be involved in CTO work, Guardianship work as well as mental health ‘Breathing Space’ work. Your role will include you undertaking the AMHP Triage role from time to time.

To be successful in this role you will have a recognised and relevant professional qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma in Social Work or equivalent) and be registered with your professional body. You will be a qualified and experienced AMHP. You will have expert knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, the Care Act and other relevant legislation. You will have a significant understanding and awareness of mental health, AMHP practice and emerging developments in these fields.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Blair Percival, Approved Mental Health Professional, at Blair.Percival@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Application criteria

Please download and read the and person specification carefully before you apply.

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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

To act as an AMHP within the scope of both the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) (as amended 2007) and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005) to ensure that legislative requirements for assessment and, where necessary detention, are met whilst ensuring patient's rights are upheld.

To maintain own AMHP approval as required under the MHA 1983 and within locally agreed policy, including 18 hours specialist training per year, and regular supervision attendance.

To manage own working day in liaison with AMHP Hub Manager, to reduce additional hours worked and to minimise accrued TOIL.

On occasion to deputise for the AMHP Hub Manager and manage handover of work at AMHP Hub, including accepting and triaging referrals.

To have a working and applied knowledge of the Care Act (2014) as well as being acquainted with other legislation which may be relevant (e.g. Children Act 1989 and 2004), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Human Rights Act (1998), Trust policies and procedures. To observe the requirements all other legislation affecting the role and duties as an AMHP.

About you

You will have a recognised and relevant professional qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma in Social Work or equivalent) and be registered with your professional body. You will be a qualified and experienced AMHP. You will have expert knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, the Care Act and other relevant legislation. You will have a significant understanding and awareness of mental health, AMHP practice and emerging developments in these fields.