Job Advertisement: Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)
Employer: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Location: Tameside
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week (to cover vacancies and maternity leave)
About the Role:
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) to join our Community Team. The post holder will provide a dedicated AMHP response to the population of Tameside. You will join a supportive network, including three dedicated AMHPs and a backup rota of AMHPs from other Tameside teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide an effective AMHP service and manage Mental Health Act (MHA) assessment requests within the resources of the AMHP rota.
- Support the provision and operation of the Local Authority's MHA responsibilities.
- Work with the Access and Liaison Mental Health Team, Home Treatment Teams, Living Well, and non-statutory service providers.
- Promote access to community resources and development awareness to support individuals and their families, preventing admissions whenever possible and desirable.
- Maintain and improve professional standards of practice through specialist knowledge and supervision.
- Promote and incorporate principles and values of recovery and social inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Participate in all duties associated with the role of an AMHP.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified AMHP with experience in providing dedicated AMHP responses.
- Knowledge and experience in managing MHA assessment requests.
- Strong understanding of community resources and the ability to promote access and awareness.
- Commitment to recovery principles and social inclusion.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Support and Professional Development:
You will receive support from a team of three dedicated AMHPs and additional backup from AMHPs across other Tameside teams. We are committed to maintaining and improving professional standards through supervision and ongoing professional development.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond to this advert as soon as possible or reach out to us at 0114 700 3821. Refer someone to this role and receive a £300 referral bonus.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of Tameside residents while advancing your career as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner!
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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