Approved Mental Health Professional

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.

What is the job role?

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Approved Mental Health Professional to join an experienced and well-established AMHP team, with excellent terms and conditions. The residents of Coventry come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best Mental Health Care we require an AMHP workforce that both represents and is aware of the specific needs of the communities we serve. As a Coventry City Council employee you will be employed under s.75 NHS Act (2006) and will therefore work closely with the Home Treatment Team within Coventry.

You will be expected to:-

• contribute to the 24/7 AMHP rota (shifts will include:- 9am-5pm, 11am to 7pm, 2pm to 10pm, 2pm to 10pm with a late on call through the night (you will have a protected shift following the late on call shift))
• respond to requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act (1983)
• develop personalised and least restrictive home treatment plans to prevent compulsory admission
• complete assessments under Care Act (2014) and MCA (2005) as required
• write and present Social Circumstance Reports to Mental Health Review Tribunals
• work very closely with a wide range of NHS and muti-disciplinary colleagues

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

If you are ready for the challenge you will need to demonstrate:

• a genuine commitment to meeting the needs of individuals in acute Mental Health need
• a high standard of legal literacy with respect to all relevant legislation, including the Human Rights Act (1998)
• you are an excellent Team player
• are well organised and able to prioritise urgency of risk
• applied knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Care Act (2014) and their codes of practice
• diplomacy, negotiation and active listening skills with all relevant audiences
• anti-oppressive practice

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like an informal discussion please contact:- Andy.Seys@coventry.gov.uk Tel: 02476 932 800 Mobile: 07985 651 740

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): 25 March 2024

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.