AMHP | Approved Mental Health Practitioner

  • 9th Jul 2025 Oldham, Greater Manchester
  • Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs? Are you a qualified and practising Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)?

    Oldham Council are seeking dedicated Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) to join their Community Mental Health Team on a permanent, full time basis.

    As part of a supportive and collaborative local authority, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services across the borough. You’ll be working alongside experienced social workers, mental health professionals, and our wider Adult Social Care team.

    Salary: £41,511 – £45,718

    Benefits:

    Flexible Time Scheme/Compressed Hours

    Work/Life Balance

    £2,000 retention payment

    Car user allowance of £500* and mileage expenses

    Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees

    Relocation package of up to £8,000

    25 days annual leave with option to purchase additional days and which increases after 5-10 years service

    ‘Wellbeing Matters Internal Programme’

    Season ticket loans for annual bus and metrolink

    Annual Staff Awards

    Pay Progression

    Dedicated career mentoring, bespoke training and clear progression frameworks

    Supportive management team

    ‘Let’s Talk Development Opportunities

    Clear Progression Pathways

    Responsibilities:

    Provide a responsive and effective AMHP service under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended)

    Undertake MHA assessments, ensuring they are completed in line with legal requirements and best practice

    Support individuals through holistic assessments under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

    Manage a complex caseload, balancing urgent statutory duties with longer-term support planning

    Work closely with multi-agency partners including health, police, housing and voluntary services

    Experience

    Qualified and practising AMHP, registered with Social Work England

    Proven experience in a similar statutory adult mental health setting (ideally 2+ years)

    Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act
    A commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice

    Excellent communication and decision-making skills

    Ready to apply or want more information?

    For more information or confidential discussion please get in touch (phone number removed) or email

    Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

    Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing

    Job Info

  • Job Title: AMHP | Approved Mental Health Practitioner
  • Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
  • Post Date: 9th Jul 2025
  • Close Date: 9th Aug 2025
  • Job Salary: £41511 - £45718 per annum
  • Job Hours: Full Time
  • Job Contract: Permanent
  • Company: Randstad Care
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