Lincolnshire County Council's 24-hour AMHP service is recruiting relief and bank Approved Mental Health Professionals to work on a rota basis. The work centres on Mental Health Act assessments and urgent out-of-hours social care requests, carried out under the guidance of the management team. Standard shifts are 13 hours, starting at 08:00 or 20:00, with ad hoc shifts available, and most work is home-based with travel across the county and to the Lincoln office. Only those already qualified as an AMHP can apply.
What the job involves
- Coordinate and complete Mental Health Act assessments on a rota basis
- Respond to urgent out-of-hours social care requests that cannot wait until the next working day
- Act as nearest relative, attend case conferences, court hearings and tribunals, and represent the local authority in court and statutory panels
- Line manage social workers and admin support staff within the 24-7 AMHP service
- Supervise, support and mentor AMHPs who are training or newly qualified, and support AMHPs outside the service
- Maintain written records of all work undertaken and present reports as required
- Develop and maintain partnership relationships with commissioners and partner agencies
- Support training and awareness sessions and act as an expert resource for colleagues and partners
- Take part in developing the AMHP service and role in Lincolnshire
- Complete CPD, training and legal updates to maintain professional and AMHP registration
- Work flexibly, including outside core hours where assessments run late or for meetings and supervision
- Carry out additional tasks for the directorate as delegated by the Team Manager or Area Manager
What’s required
Qualifications
- Professional qualification and registration
- Approved Mental Health Professional qualification
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of safeguarding adults legislation and its application to practice
- Good understanding of current social care legislation and its application to practice
- Good understanding of Mental Health legislation and its application to practice
What’s offered
- Relevant supervision, appraisal and wellbeing opportunities
- Access to AMHP forums, peer supervision and development opportunities
- Learning and development, including formal qualifications, coaching and hands-on experience
- Health benefits and retirement plans
- Support for work-life balance and flexible working
- Resources and support to excel in the role
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
