Approved Mental Health Professional

Adult Social Care

Mental Health

Approved Mental Health Professional

: 001654

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (Grade
8)

Hours: 36.66 hours per week (days and hours can be flexible)

Based
:
Oldham Council Adult Mental Health Team, Block 4, Southlink Business Park, Hamilton Street, Oldham, OL4 1DE

Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026

Interview Dates: TBC.

Role Overview:

Oldham Council is pleased to offer an excellent opportunity to join our dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Hub. Following recent service developments, we are entering a forward thinking phase focused on delivering safe, effective, and person cantered responses under the Mental Health Act.

The Oldham AMHP Hub is led by a committed AMHP Lead/Manager and includes a skilled team of qualified AMHPs, all working to uphold the AMHP Practice Standards, ensure robust decision making, and provide high quality interventions for people experiencing mental health crisis.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated professionals who are passionate about safeguarding the rights, wishes, and wellbeing of individuals. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative working environment, where reflective practice, professional development, and staff wellbeing are prioritized. If you thrive in a dynamic setting, can remain calm under pressure, and are committed to delivering high quality AMHP practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.

You will be joining a local authority that has been recently rated as 'Good' by CQC in February 2026 and was praised by the inspectors for its strong leadership , positive culture and person-centred approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure the provision of quality and timely assessments working within legal frameworks.
• Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and carry out required administrative procedures
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice
• Support colleagues undertaking their AMHP training

Key Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Professional Qualification and registered with a professional body including current AMHP Approval status
• Detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation, codes of practice, national guidance & government initiatives connected with service delivery in Mental Health.
• Experience of prioritising own workload, setting objectives & maintain accurate records.

About Us:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan:
Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours:

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page

Our Benefits Package:

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension…