Relief Approved Mental Health Professionals; AMHPs

North Yorkshire Council is looking to recruit

Relief Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while supporting a vital out-of-hours service, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments across North Yorkshire and the City of York.

Our Emergency Duty Team provides a county-wide out-of-hours social care service for adults and children. Relief AMHPs play a key role in responding to people experiencing mental health crises, working alongside health colleagues, police, ambulance services and other partner agencies to ensure timely and effective interventions.

• Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in accordance with statutory duties.
• Coordinate and manage complex Mental Health Act assessment processes.
• Liaise effectively with health professionals, police, ambulance services and other partners.
• Assess and manage risk in high-pressure situations.
• Make lawful, proportionate and person-centred decisions.
• Complete accurate records and statutory documentation.
• Provide professional AMHP advice and guidance out of hours.

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Current AMHP qualification and approval.
• Experience of undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously and make complex decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.

• Flexible relief working to fit around other commitments.
• Opportunity to maintain and develop AMHP practice.
• Work within a supportive and experienced EDT service.
• Exposure to a wide range of complex and rewarding work.
• Make a real difference to people experiencing mental health crises.

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