Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Out of Hours (OoH) Team - North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire Council Adult Social Care is seeking an exceptional Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our dedicated Out of Hours (OoH) Team as we continue our transformational journey.
About the Role
As an OoH AMHP, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults outside of core working hours (Mon - Mon 5:00pm - 9:00am). This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and skilled AMHP who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident making high-quality, autonomous decisions under pressure.
You will undertake urgent Mental Health Act assessments, working collaboratively with partner agencies while maintaining professional independence and applying sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
Our benefits
Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we are committed to creating the best life for our local people.
* a competitive salary
* a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
* lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
* generous leave entitlement (28days, rising to 33days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
* hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
What will you be doing?
The Out of Hours Team provides Adult Social Care responses to urgent situations that arise outside normal working hours (5:00pm - 9:00am) which cannot safely wait until the next working day.
The service delivers:
* Urgent Mental Health Act assessments
* Care Act assessments
* Section 42 safeguarding responses
Working Pattern
* Nights
* Weekends
* Bank holidays
Salary & Benefits
* NNCSC Pay Band 23: £48,226 - £51,356
* Plus 15% Out of Hours Allowance
* 28 days annual leave per year (pro rota for part time employees), plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 after 2 years' continuous service and a further three after 5 years' continuous service.
* Business Mileage paid at 45p per mile
* Free DBS check according to job role
* North Northamptonshire Council Employee Networks e.g armed forces, disability, race equality, menopause, LGBTQ+ to name but a few
About you
Applicants must be one of the following registered professionals:
* Social Worker
* Mental Health Nurse
* Occupational Therapist
* Psychologist
You must:
* Be registered with the relevant professional body (Social Work England, NMC, HCPC)
* Hold current AMHP approval
* Evidence post-qualifying experience and ongoing CPD as an AMHP
* Demonstrate strong partnership working with agencies such as NHS, Police, Ambulance, care providers, and advocacy services
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