Job Description

Liquid Personnel are proud to be working with Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to recruit a skilled and committed AMHP Team Manager to lead their daytime Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role in a well-established team, delivering high-quality mental health services in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Your benefits as a Social Work Team Manager:

• Competitive salary up to £59,220
• Annual £3,000 AMHP allowance
• £3,000 Recruitment & Retention payment (paid every two years)
• Hybrid working – 40% of your time spent within the boroughs
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated and experienced team
• Strong support for professional development and succession planning

As the AMHP Team Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the daytime AMHP Service
• Provide professional leadership, supervision, and support to AMHPs
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act
• Oversee social supervision for conditionally discharged patients under Section 42
• Carry out Mental Health Act assessments
• Collaborate with partner agencies including the Mental Health Trust, Police, and Ambulance Services
• Maintain performance against national and local targets
• Support AMHPs with supervision, training, and access to legal advice

Essential requirements of this Social Work Team Manager role:

• Registration as a Social Worker and current AMHP qualification
• Approved as an AMHP by a local authority within the last 5 years
• Compliance with annual AMHP training requirements
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act, case law, and MOJ requirements
• Understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.