Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)
Job Advertisement: Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)
Location: Brent Council offices, London
Salary: £49,083 – £52,116
Hours: 36 hours per week
Golden Handshake: £5,000 (after satisfactory probation)
Retention Payment: £3,000 (after one year)
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate AMHP to join London Borough of Brent’s dedicated Adult Social Care team. This role involves providing the AMHP function for the team and be part of an AMHP duty rota across all services & requires you to work as part of the AMHP team focusing on delivering duties as described in section 13 Mental Health Act
Key Responsibilities:
- To act as an AMHP, carrying out the range of roles and responsibilities defined in the Mental Health Act.
- To carry out Mental Health Act Assessments as an autonomous practitioner and consider the least restrictive options
- Conduct needs-led assessments of adults in line with the Community Care Act.
- Support the unit in achieving performance targets and contribute to its continuous improvement.
- To formulate appropriate care plans and negotiate care packages with service users and service providers. This will involve formulating multi-service care packages, and reviewing on a regular basis.
- To carry out all duties in accordance with the council’s policy and procedures.
- Manage cases including safeguarding adults and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS).
- Support the team in meeting performance targets and driving continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
About You:
- Relevant social work qualification with current Social Work England registration.
- Warranted AMHP
- Demonstrable experience in adult social care, mental health, or disability services.
- Strong communication, care management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritising and managing your caseload efficiently.
We Offer:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
- Golden Handshake: £5,000 bonus (after satisfactory probation)
- Retention Payment: £3,000 bonus after 1 year of service.
- An established Adult Social Care career pathway for continued professional development.
- The opportunity to work with the largest multicultural community in the country, with 149 languages spoken.
- Annual Leave: 27 Annual days leave rising through service up to 33 days with the option to buy and sell annual leave.
- Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangement, approximately 3 days onsite/working in the community.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Why Choose Us?
Join a dynamic team that values innovation and service excellence. Brent Council is committed to supporting its employees’ professional development and work-life balance. 94% of employees in the most recent staff survey feel strongly that they are committed to helping Brent Council be successful.
How to Apply
To find out more about the posts and apply, please contact River Simmons or Vinay Kumar & send an up-to-date CV.
River Simmon at or Tel: 07893921996
Vinay Kumar at or Tel: 0333 3079 179
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. If offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
Good luck, we look forward to meeting you!
Please see a message from Brent’s Director of Adult Social Services here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWy5P4rA4I
