Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for Swindon Borough council who are looking for Advanced Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) - Swindon
Job Advert: Advanced Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) - Swindon
Location: SwindonService: Swindon Daytime AMHP ServiceWorking Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexibility required)Base Location: Sandalwood Court, Swindon (Hybrid Working Supported)Rate: £42 per hour
About the Role
Swindon Daytime AMHP Service is a small yet highly supportive team dedicated to serving the local community. The team comprises experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of both functional and organic mental health conditions. We are passionate about delivering high-quality mental health services and are supported by a dedicated Business Administrator and an AMHP Lead overseeing service provision.
The service operates primarily between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with occasional flexibility required. You will be based at Sandalwood Court, co-located with Mental Health NHS Trust partners, enabling close collaboration. Hybrid working is supported.
As an AMHP, you must be able to respond to referrals from various sources, including a dedicated 'Place of Safety' located within a neighbouring county for s.136 and s.135(1) assessments. You will work in partnership with key stakeholders such as the Mental Health Trust, General Hospital, CAMHS, Police, and Social Care colleagues across Swindon and neighbouring authorities.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake s.13(1) triage assessments and promote the rights, independence, and empowerment of individuals.
Encourage least restrictive interventions while balancing risk management.
Participate in daily AMHP briefings and contribute to the services collaborative approach.
Engage in multi-agency working, ensuring the best outcomes for service users.
Manage and assess complex cases, safeguarding individuals where necessary.
Provide professional leadership, supervision, and support to colleagues.
Participate in service development and quality assurance initiatives.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), Human Rights Act 1998, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014.
Requirements
Qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with up-to-date approval (warranting) evidence.
Extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, and other relevant legislation.
Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.
Fluency in English (as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act for customer-facing roles).
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Richie Johnson at or call on 01756556845
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
Refer someone who might be interested in & get £300 referral bonus !!
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.