At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex decision-making in mental health assessments and coordinate care arrangements.
- Company: Join Hampshire County Council's supportive team dedicated to mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and comprehensive employee support.
- Other info: Access continuous learning opportunities and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in mental health.
- Qualifications: Must have current UK professional registration and relevant mental health experience.
The predicted salary is between 41985 - 46565 £ per year.
Joining us as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you'll be an integral part of our team, leading on complex decision-making processes regarding the legal and ethical aspects of detention under the Mental Health Act. You'll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. You'll have opportunities to participate in group and individual reflective practice, allowing you to expand and develop your knowledge and expertise.
Main duties of the job:
- Coordinating the assessment process under the Mental Health Act, from referral to completion.
- Ensuring safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements, with a focus on person centred & least restrictive practice.
- Robust risk assessment & management, minimising potential risks to the individual, others and the assessing team.
- Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Undertaking the Duty AMHP role, overseeing the team's workflow, screening and allocating referrals into the service.
- Mentoring AMHP trainees and providing advice to colleagues on the legal aspects of AMHP work.
About us:
- Make a difference: Visit our website to learn more about the vital work carried out by our AMHPs and Mental Health Teams, including videos and first-hand insights from our staff.
- Career growth: View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.
- Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
- Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- Enhancements: Our AMHPs are paid a market supplement of up to £5,000 per annum dependent on experience, as well as a 14% alternating shift allowance, and Senior Social Workers are eligible for a further £3,000 market supplement upon completion of their Excellent Practice Validation portfolio.
- A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Details:
- Date posted: 26 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £41,985 to £46,565 a year plus Market Supplements of up to £8,000 pa and Shift Allowance
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: F
- Job locations: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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