At a Glance
- Tasks: Respond to urgent mental health situations and manage complex cases with a supportive team.
- Company: Join North Yorkshire Council, a forward-thinking and high-performing organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career progression, wellbeing support, and a local government pension.
- Other info: Work from home with various shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while balancing work and personal life.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care and knowledge of mental health legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
North Yorkshire Council is recruiting Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join our forward thinking and supportive service. We are seeking applicants for a dedicated Out of Hours AMHP role within our Emergency Duty Team (EDT), alongside flexible daytime AMHP opportunities designed to support a positive work‑life balance. This is a county wide role, so work base can be discussed at interview. Consideration will be given to experienced Social Workers applying for the EDT posts who are willing to undertake AMHP training in 2027/28.
This role sits within our well-established generic out‑of‑hours service, covering both adults and children across North Yorkshire and the City of York. Working from Home. Shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off rota, Weekdays from 16:30 onwards, Weekends and Bank Holidays from 08:00.
Responsibilities- Responding to urgent situations requiring Local Authority intervention
- Undertaking Mental Health Act assessments, adults and children’s safeguarding activity, and housing for City of York
- Acting as the single point of contact for social care out of hours
- Triage, prioritise and manage complex cases and risks
We also offer flexible daytime AMHP roles, with working patterns designed to support your work‑life balance. Various shift patterns available, condensed and flexible working arrangements can be discussed. You will undertake Mental Health Act assessments across community and health‑based settings, working collaboratively to uphold least restrictive practice.
Responsibilities- You will have a strong knowledge of statutory social care functions, legislation, policy and procedures
- You will manage complex situations requiring robust risk assessment, crisis intervention, and sound professional judgement
- Supportive and high‑performing organisation with strong leadership
- Access to learning, development, and career progression opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working supported by modern technology
- Opportunity to work across diverse and complex practice areas
- Be part of a service evolving to meet future needs
- We offer a local government pension
- Wellbeing support
- We offer a range of employee benefits including discounts and green travel schemes
Approved Mental Health Practitioner employer: North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in the picturesque town of Scarborough, employees benefit from a local government pension scheme, generous employee discounts, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through their work in council tax and business rates management.
