Approved Mental Health Professional

Job Title: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Cornwall Team

Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom

Salary: £45-£55 per hour

Are you an experienced and dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of individuals in Cornwall? We are currently looking for passionate professionals to join our dynamic AMHP Team, where you will play a crucial role in supporting and safeguarding the Mental Health of individuals within the community.

The AMHP will be required to maintain their knowledge regarding social policy and social work practice and ensure compliance at all times with key legislative frameworks, their regulations, codes of practice and national and local guidance. Key legislative areas include:

Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007)

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2008

Care Act 2014

To be compliant with and carry out all statutory responsibilities as an AMHP as laid down in S 13 of the MHA 1983 (outlined in Chapter 14 of the Code of Practice): coordinating MHAs and making Applications on behalf of Cornwall Council where appropriate