Approved Mental Health Professional

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to recruit a registered social worker who is an Approved Mental Health Professional to join the Adult Mental Health Social Care Service in Rotherham.

Mental Health Services have recently been through a period of review, and this is an exciting opportunity to work within an existing and developing AMHP service.

The post will support the provision of the Local Authorities statutory duties under the Mental Health Act, specifically working with people who are subject to section 37/41 and requiring Social Supervision. In addition to responsibilities under the Care Act, providing assessment and care planning for people experiencing complex mental health difficulties.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

A commitment to the social care perspective

Experience of working with in an adult within mental health setting

Knowledge and practical experience of working within Part III of the Mental Health Act, Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislative frameworks for example, the

Mental Capacity Act and Making safeguarding personal.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Sarah Marshall – Operational Service Manager, Mental Health at sarah-aci.marshall@rotherham.gov.uk or Adrian Mould – AMHP Lead at adrian.mould@rotherham.gov.uk

Supporting Documents for Approved Mental Health Professional

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Download Job Profile Band K (DOC)