Approved Mental Health Professional

This role has a starting salary of £49,464 - £52,864 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our fantastic Mid Mental Health Social Care Team based at Pippbrook House in Dorking, supporting residents across the local boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

This role is open to hybrid working and, as a team, we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office, working within the communities we serve and working from home.

Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rated for part time opportunities) A generous local government salary related pension AMHP allowance Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Learning and development opportunities Access to a wide range of training and professional development An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping Flexible and hybrid working arrangements A supportive and experienced management team A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team

Our Mid Mental Health Social Care Team is an experienced, supportive and forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. We work closely with health colleagues, partner agencies, families and carers to promote recovery, independence and wellbeing.

The team is committed to strengths-based practice and works with individuals whose circumstances are often complex and require skilled, legally literate and relationship-based interventions. Staff benefit from strong management oversight, regular supervision, peer support and opportunities for continued professional development.

About the Role

As an Approved Mental Health Professional, you will play a key role in ensuring Surrey County Council fulfils its statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983. You will undertake Mental Health Act assessments and contribute to the effective operation of the AMHP service.

Alongside your AMHP responsibilities, you will manage a caseload undertaking Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act work and Section 117 aftercare reviews. You will work collaboratively with health services, police, ambulance services, hospitals, housing providers and community organisations to achieve positive outcomes for residents. The role requires confident decision-making, strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively within complex multi-agency environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about upholding the rights of people experiencing mental illness, while delivering high-quality social care practice.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills experience and align with our

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Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs