- Generous local government pension scheme
Based at: Tickhill Road Site, Tickhill Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN
Salary details: Grade 10 - £48,227- £52,414 (pay award pending) plus an All Inclusive Allowance of up to 16% (pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 37 hours to be worked in line with a new rota / condensed hours over three days, covering a 7 day working week pattern
Closing date: 27th September 2026
Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of an Approved Mental Health Professional in the Approved Mental Health Professional hub.
The AMHP Team provides a single route of access to all requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 in the Doncaster Borough. The remit of the AMHP Team is to provide a timely response to individuals who have been identified as in need of an assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983.
As an AMHP you will be responsible for managing referrals and requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983. You will have overall responsibility for co-ordinating statutory assessments under the MHA 1983 and all other statutory duties and functions of an AMHP.
The post holder will be expected to work a range of shifts (covering 18:30 -07:00 Monday - Sunday, in line with service demand) on a 3 day rota pattern.
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for people experiencing mental health challenges and who enjoys working in a collaborative, multi-agency environment.
In Return For Your Contribution, We Offer
- Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Donna Almond, Tel: 03000 212584, Email: Donna.Almond@doncaster.gov.uk
City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Company: City Of Doncaster Council
Salary: Grade 10 - £48,227- £52,414 (pay award pending)
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Sector: Health and Social Care
Sector: Mental Health
Sector: Wellbeing
Job Role: Support Worker
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