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SalaryAn exciting opportunity has become available to join the Living Well AMHP Team.
The role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) is critical to the operation of the Mental Health Act.
Here at the Living Well Countywide AMHP Team we are looking to recruit skilled and enthusiastic individuals committed to delivering a high quality Mental Health Service using a strength-based approach to practice.
The Team operates a 24/7 service delivery model, with AMHP’s working 12 hour shifts over 3 days throughout the week.
The role includes meeting the local authorities’ statutory duties in line with Mental Health legislation, whilst also supporting and coaching colleagues across the wider system on matters relating to Mental Health. You will partake in a single point Triage system, provide training and supervision to others, including AMHP Trainees, support the Team Managers in their role, and fulfil the ever-challenging demands placed upon the team.
At Nottinghamshire County Council we are committed to our Cultural Priorities. We will provide you with professional supervision and opportunities for continued professional development, alongside peer support. You will have access to training relevant to the AMHP role.
You must ideally be a practicing AMHP or hold the relevant AMHP qualification to be shortlisted. Recently qualified AMHP’s will be considered dependent on their overall experience.
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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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