Suffolk County Council are looking to recruit an Approved Mental Health Professional ?????to join our team based in Suffolk, Countywide - Community based. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £39,513 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata for part time). Plus Approved Mental Health Professionals Honorarium £3004.15 (paid monthly £250.35) and AMHP extended hours paid at £22 per hour (This role includes performance related pay progression per annum).
We’re passionate about improving the future for our communities and the people who serve them. If you are too, join us as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and make a meaningful impact across Suffolk. Your expertise and commitment will help us deliver a high-quality, responsive service that supports some of the most vulnerable individuals in our county. Our opportunities and support will enable you to thrive and grow in your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As an AMHP, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering a 24-hour service across Suffolk. You’ll work flexibly across any of our three rota areas - Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and Waveney - depending on daily demand. This will be a countywide role operating on any rota in Suffolk where the demand is required on the day. The council working day is 8.45am - 5.20pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8.45am - 4.25pm (Friday).
On a typical day, you will:
carry out a full range of Mental Health Act duties, including assessments in both hospital and community settings
travel occasionally to out-of-county hospitals and community locations
undertake CTO work, guardianship applications/renewals, and warrant applications
act as the AMHP triage worker and represent the service at multi-agency meetings
promote a high-performance culture that is flexible, innovative, and focused on continuous improvement
support the AMHP Team Manager in reviewing service delivery and escalating risks where appropriate.
You will need
We hope you’ll bring:
AMHP qualification and current approval to practice
a strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and related legislation
the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
a commitment to delivering person-centred, compassionate care
flexibility to work across different locations and rotas.
The team
We are a countywide AMHP service working in partnership with Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT). Our three rota areas are:
Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds: 2 AMHPs per day
Waveney: 1 frontline AMHP.
You’ll be supported by a dedicated AMHP Team Manager and benefit from:
3-monthly AMHP supervision
Regular peer support groups
Annual appraisal
Specialist AMHP CPD (minimum 18 hours per year).
We’re proud of our collaborative, supportive culture and our commitment to professional development.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 27 July 2025.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Approved Mental Health Professional ?????role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts